ESTEEMED Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

i-ˈstēmd

Definition of esteemed

as in respected

having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge concerned about his heart, my grandfather went to see an esteemed cardiac specialist

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verb

past tense of esteem

as in considered

to think of in a particular way I had esteemed the whole affair to be a colossal waste of time

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as in admired

to think very highly or favorably of although the works of the Impressionist painters are esteemed today, they met with scorn when they were introduced

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as in thought

to have as an opinion I should have esteemed it most unlikely that their marriage had any chance of success

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Recent Examples of esteemed

Adjective

Kelce also spoke about the significance of holding the big blowout wedding at New York’s esteemed venue. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026 The esteemed driver praised the team’s work in putting it together considering the process of achieving 400 mph is an arduous one. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Verb

Kokin was a name repeated often throughout the event, as was esteemed Upper East Side milliner Suzanne, who was also in attendance. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 But aren’t prophets esteemed precisely for their willingness to tell difficult truths to the people of God? — Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for esteemed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for esteemed

Adjective

And Johnson, as one of the sport’s most respected offensive visionaries, brings a trust factor that generates significant excitement.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Dirden will play Greg Reagan, a respected District Court judge and Anaya’s (Wise) husband.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of respected

Verb

Options considered during the analysis included drilling holes in the existing piles and adding more steel inside, or widening the pile caps so more piles could be added on the outside.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
Today, they’re considered indicators of healthy freshwater ecosystems, since the otters rely on clean water, plentiful fish and intact river habitat.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of considered

Verb

Curry admired the Guinness drawing rooms with their endless pockets of seating and tables spilling over with flowers from the gardens.

— Irene Borger, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026
Our thoughts are with Dolly's family, friends, and all those around the world who loved and admired her.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of admired

Verb

For fans of the older Metal Gear games, Ghost Babel was a huge deal and is rightly regarded as one of the best games in the series and most certainly an underappreciated one.

— Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Widely regarded as an elite play-caller, Sarkisian has yet to deliver in the biggest moments.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of regarded

Verb

Yields dipped and then rebounded in the wake of the Treasury buyback move, a signal that bond investors believed Bessent's moves were inadequate.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Schmitt believed that the respective hegemons of the Grossräume should dominate coercively if necessary.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of believed

Adjective

The Oscar-winning actress has written a new musical stage adaptation around the character, set to open on London’s prestigious theater scene in the summer of 2027.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
Its work-in-progress was also one of five titles at the 2025 prestigious and highly selective Annecy Animation Showcase at the Cannes Festival’s Marché du Film.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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