'Esteemed' definitions:
Definition of 'esteemed'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Having an illustrious reputation; respected; "our esteemed leader"; "a prestigious author" [syn: esteemed, honored, prestigious]
Definition of 'Esteemed'
From: GCIDE
- Esteem \Es*teem"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Esteemed; p. pr. & vb. n. Esteeming.] [F. estimer, L. aestimare, aestumare, to value, estimate; perh. akin to Skr. ish to seek, strive, and E. ask. Cf. Aim, Estimate.]
- 1. To set a value on; to appreciate the worth of; to estimate; to value; to reckon. [1913 Webster]
- Then he forsook God, which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation. --Deut. xxxii. 15. [1913 Webster]
- Thou shouldst (gentle reader) esteem his censure and authority to be of the more weighty credence. --Bp. Gardiner. [1913 Webster]
- Famous men, -- whose scientific attainments were esteemed hardly less than supernatural. --Hawthorne. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To set a high value on; to prize; to regard with reverence, respect, or friendship. [1913 Webster]
- Will he esteem thy riches? --Job xxxvi. 19. [1913 Webster]
- You talk kindlier: we esteem you for it. --Tennyson.
- Syn: To estimate; appreciate; regard; prize; value; respect; revere. See Appreciate, Estimate. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'esteemed'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- admired,
- adored,
- appreciated,
- beloved,
- celebrated,
- cherished,
- conspicuous,
- creditable,
- darling,
- dear,
- dearly beloved,
- distinguished,
- eminent,
- estimable,
- exceptional,
- extraordinary,
- favorite,
- held dear,
- held in esteem,
- held in respect,
- highly considered,
- highly esteemed,
- highly regarded,
- highly reputed,
- highly respectable,
- honorable,
- honored,
- in favor,
- in good odor,
- in high esteem,
- in high favor,
- loved,
- marked,
- memorable,
- meritorious,
- much-admired,
- noble,
- notable,
- noteworthy,
- of mark,
- outstanding,
- pet,
- popular,
- precious,
- prestigious,
- prized,
- prominent,
- rare,
- remarkable,
- rememberable,
- reputable,
- respectable,
- respected,
- revered,
- reverenced,
- reverend,
- salient,
- signal,
- special,
- striking,
- telling,
- treasured,
- unforgettable,
- valued,
- venerable,
- venerated,
- well-beloved,
- well-considered,
- well-liked,
- well-thought-of,
- worshiped,
- worshipful,
- worthy