Held in high regard because of character, judgment, or achievement.
Reach for it when describing someone whose earned standing matters to the sentence
The respected mechanic was known for refusing repairs that customers did not need.
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warm
admired
Fits when affection or aspiration accompanies approval
Careful People may respect stern judgment without personally admiring the person.
warm
Fits when others rely on honesty or judgment
Careful Trust is narrower than the broader standing created by achievement.
warm
Fits when contribution or presence is cherished
Careful Someone can be valued privately without the wider regard implied by respected.
professional
authoritative
Fits when recognized expertise gives words special weight
Careful Authority can exist without personal respect and may come from office alone.
professional
Fits when good public standing supports a choice of provider
Careful For an admired teacher or artist, reputable sounds transactional.
formal
Fits when exceptional achievement has created notable standing
Careful It sets a higher career bar than ordinary earned respect.
formal
Fits when high regard has an elevated or ceremonial tone
Careful It sounds excessive for ordinary workplace trust.
formal
Fits when public recognition or tribute is being given
Careful A respected person need not have received any formal honor.
respected leader
The respected leader invited two critics to shape the final proposal.
widely respected
Dr. Adeyemi was widely respected for making complex findings understandable.
respected member
As a respected member of the crew, Mara could challenge unsafe habits directly.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Neskaya, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated
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