well-regarded
Held in esteem
Well-regarded means favorably viewed or highly thought of by others.
A well-regarded professor has earned respect from colleagues and students.
A well-regarded book receives critical praise.
The term suggests solid reputation rather than fame: She's a well-regarded expert in her field, though not widely known outside it.
Held in high regard
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- admiredRegarded with approval
- reputableHaving a good name
- credibleWorthy of acceptance
trustworthy · reliable · established · upstanding · principled · ethical · professional · authoritative
Having high standing
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
celebrated · illustrious · notable · prominent · influential · leading · preeminent · top-tier
respected
Held in high regard
credible · trustworthy · reliable · established · upstanding · principled · ethical · professional · authoritative · dependable
prestigious
Having high standing
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
acclaimed · celebrated · illustrious · notable · prominent · influential · leading · preeminent · top-tier · elite
revered
Deeply respected, admired
appreciated · praised · commended · honored · treasured · beloved · lionized · exalted · idolized · applauded
well-regardeddespised
Intensely disliked, held contemptible
scorned · reviled · disrespected · disdained · dismissed
well-regardedignored
Purposely not noticed
overlooked · unknown · unrecognized · unnoticed · obscure
well-regardeddiscredited
Proven unworthy of trust
disreputable · dismissed · disgraced · dishonored · tarnished
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