esteemed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪˈstiːmd/
KK: /ɪˈstimd/
adjective
Definition
Having a high regard or respect from others; admired and valued.
Example
The esteemed professor was invited to speak at the conference.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new professor joining our department?
Yeah, I heard he's quite esteemed in his field.
I hope we get to learn a lot from him this semester.
For sure! It’ll be great to have someone with such an esteemed background.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
respected
admired
revered
Antonyms
disdained
despised
scorned
verb
Definition
To regard someone or something with great respect and admiration.
Example
She is an esteemed professor in the field of biology.
Tense Forms
Past: esteemed
Past Participle: esteemed
Conversation
Have you heard about the awards ceremony next week?
Yeah, I heard they esteemed some really great people.
I can't wait to see who gets honored this time.
Root Explanation
Esteemed → It is formed from "esteem" (from Old French *estimer*, meaning to value or appraise) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a state or condition). The word "esteemed" means valued or regarded highly.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is 'valued' ('esteem') and in a certain 'state' ('-ed') of high regard — that's why esteemed means highly regarded.
Visually Confused Words
unesteemed
stemmed