esteemed

adjective (esteemed); verb form (past of esteem: esteem, esteems, esteemed, esteeming)

«esteemed» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Esteemed means greatly respected and admired. tree →
Esteemed is also the past form of «esteem»: to respect someone highly. tree →

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

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.

In Jewish tradition

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 →

Note

Formal; everyday: «respected», «admired». Noun «esteem» (respect), as in «self-esteem» (how much you value yourself). Use «an»: an esteemed visitor.

On Mova

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