esteemed

adjective

es·​teemed i-ˈstēmd 

: highly regarded

an esteemed author

my esteemed colleagues

our esteemed leader/guests

He also wrote to Richard Randolph's stepfather, the esteemed lawyer St. George Tucker …

—Garry Wills

… combined his esteemed position as a barrister with an increasingly high-profile writing career …

—Lucy Scholes

… William Allen White was widely esteemed as, in Life magazine's words, "An American Institution."

—David M. Kennedy

… her freshman year at perhaps Virginia's most esteemed university …

—Lia Russell

If, as they say, I am a Man of Letters I come, like my fellows, at the tail-end of a long once esteemed tradition in English and American writing.

—V. S. Pritchett

Synonyms

• estimable
• name
• prestigious
• recognized
• reputable
• reputed
• respectable
• respected

Examples of esteemed in a Sentence

concerned about his heart, my grandfather went to see an esteemed cardiac specialist

Recent Examples on the Web

His works have graced esteemed galleries and exhibitions nationwide, from the vibrant avenues of New York to the radiant showcases of Los Angeles. —Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024

Other esteemed guests who were in attendance were HALSTON’s creative director, Ken Downing and designer Mara Hoffman. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 May 2024

Under the esteemed management of New Bern's own Heron Hospitality, the 10-room hotel will welcome guests to its historic halls starting May 10, 2024. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024

Will is a boxer who also owns his own gym, but is not considered an esteemed member of the ton. —Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024

Offered by the esteemed Panasonic brand, this graphene composite enables the power bank to support up to 100W charging via its USB-C port, positioning it among the quickest portable chargers on the market. —Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 2 May 2024

Notable deaths in 2024 A look back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity. —David Morgan, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2024

Drawing from experiences garnered in esteemed art institutions and galleries, the visionary leader set out to democratize art ownership, making exquisite artworks accessible to a global audience. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024

The influx of $12 million in Series A funding from esteemed firms like King River Capital, Arrington and Animoca will be allocated to developing new gaming titles within the Illuvium ecosystem. —Charlie Fink, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above