respected

/ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/

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Meaning · English

Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đáng được tôn trọng; xứng đáng nhận sự tôn vinh hoặc đánh giá cao

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Adjective

Examples

He was a respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “respected” mean?

Deserving of respect; due special honor or appreciation.

Is “respected” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.