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Respected

Rih-SPEH-ktihd

/rɪˈspɛktɪd/

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respected

Dictionary meaning

Receiving deferential regard.

Examples

  • A respected family.

Synonyms: well-thought-of

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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