esteemed
part of speech
adjective (esteemed); verb form (past of esteem: esteem, esteems, esteemed, esteeming)
meaning for a pupil
1) (formal) Esteemed means greatly respected and admired. tree →
2) Esteemed is also the past form of «esteem»: to respect someone highly. tree →
sense in the lessons
A formal, polite word used in speeches, letters and ceremonies: «our esteemed guests», «an esteemed scientist». Sometimes used jokingly in a grand way. Phrases: «highly esteemed», «esteemed colleague», «esteemed guest».
examples
- The late Madame Blavatsky, my esteemed teacher of Theosophy, and my personal friend, at whose suggestion a friendly alliance between the Hermetic Order of the G. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
- The late Madame Blavatsky, my esteemed teacher of Theosophy, and my personal friend, at whose sugges- tion a friendly alliance between the Hermetic Order of the G. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
- Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that playeth the man of rank, and lacketh bread. (Writings PRO.12.9, JPS 1917) tree →
- Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed as a man of understanding. (Writings PRO.17.28, JPS 1917) tree →
- The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter! (Writings LAM.4.2, JPS 1917) tree →
- We welcome our esteemed guest, the mayor. tree →
- She is an esteemed author of children's books. tree →
- The old doctor was highly esteemed in the village. tree →
- My esteemed brother has finally done the washing up (joking). tree →
- The scientist was esteemed for her discoveries. tree →
- Esteemed judges, thank you for listening. tree →
- Every one knew them, and they were esteemed by all. tree →
note
Formal; everyday: «respected», «admired». Noun «esteem» (respect), as in «self-esteem» (how much you value yourself). Use «an»: an esteemed visitor.
Trees and pragmatics
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