esteemed
Held in honor
Esteemed means highly respected or admired: my esteemed colleague, an esteemed institution.
The word appears most often in formal contexts—introductions, awards, academic writing.
It can sound stiff or ironic in casual speech: Our esteemed leader has graced us with his presence.
To esteem someone is to hold them in high regard.
Regarded with approval
- valuedHeld in high regard
- cherishedHeld dear, prized
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- praisedExpressed approval of
lauded · commended · celebrated · acclaimed · recognized · appreciated · exalted · glorified
Having a good name
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- credibleWorthy of acceptance
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
- venerableDeserving honor for dignity
eminent · distinguished · learned · wise · experienced · knowledgeable · scholarly · sagacious
Profound admiring respect
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- homageExpression of deep respect
- adorationProfound loving regard
worship · idolization · exaltation · deference · honor · regard · respect · admiration
Dignified, weighty manner
- decorumFitting social conduct
- statureHeight or prestige
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
solemnity · grandeur · poise · composure · refinement · bearing · demeanor · formality
Elevated rank or renown
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- statusOne's relative position
- prominenceNotable status or visibility
notability · renown · fame · influence · authority · standing · credibility · clout
Accomplished goal or deed
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- masteryComplete skill or control
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
- proficiencySkilled performance level
distinction · merit · credentials · accomplishment · skill · talent · competence · qualification
admired
Regarded with approval
praised · lauded · commended · celebrated · acclaimed · recognized · appreciated · exalted · glorified · distinguished
reputable
Having a good name
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- credibleWorthy of acceptance
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
venerable · eminent · distinguished · learned · wise · experienced · knowledgeable · scholarly · sagacious · seasoned
reverence
Profound admiring respect
adoration · worship · idolization · exaltation · deference · honor · regard · respect · admiration · appreciation
gravitas
Dignified, weighty manner
propriety · solemnity · grandeur · poise · composure · refinement · bearing · demeanor · formality · ceremoniousness
eminence
Elevated rank or renown
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- statusOne's relative position
prominence · notability · renown · fame · influence · authority · standing · credibility · clout · importance
achievement
Accomplished goal or deed
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- masteryComplete skill or control
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
proficiency · distinction · merit · credentials · accomplishment · skill · talent · competence · qualification · capability
- greetingshi, hello, hey, hola, aloha
- polite phrasesplease, thank you, yes sir, hello, no sir
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
- statusstatus, prestige, ranking, reputation, elite
- establishedestablished, recognized, accepted, acknowledged, confirmed
- formalitydecorum, etiquette, propriety, politeness, respectfully
esteemeddespised
Intensely disliked, held contemptible
reviled · scorned · disreputable · notorious · infamous
esteemedlowly
Modest in status
insignificant · obscure · unknown · outcast · pariah
esteemeddismissed
Released from duty
disregarded · overlooked · insignificant · unimportant · lowly
- self esteemConfidence in oneself
- low self-esteemNegative view of oneself
- high esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- self-esteem issuesPoor sense of self-worth
- self-esteem boostIncrease in self-worth
- self-esteem buildingStrengthening one's sense of worth