esteemed
Americanadjective
verb
Other Word Forms
- unesteemed adjective
- well-esteemed adjective
Etymology
Origin of esteemed
First recorded in 1545–55; esteem + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective; esteem + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb
Example Sentences
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By now, the esteemed justice was frenzied, shouting in wonder to the others in the room.
From Literature
“But I think she thinks she’s a beloved teacher and an esteemed professor.”
From Los Angeles Times
And he’s Southern California born and bred, the product of esteemed diamond factory Harvard-Westlake High.
From Los Angeles Times
Our esteemed colleague, Josh Rottenberg, was there and wrote about it.
From Los Angeles Times
As well as sharing the screen with esteemed actors, Sir Jonathan says he also enjoyed working with up-and-coming Welsh talent as part of the ensemble cast.
From BBC
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