adjective. Someone or something that is respected is admired and considered important by many people. He is highly respected for his novels and plays as well as his translations of American novels. Synonyms: admired, acclaimed, famous, celebrated More Synonyms of respected.

What's the meaning of highly respected?

B2. admired by many people for your qualities or achievements: a highly respected figure/politician/doctor.

How do you describe someone who is respected?

respectable Add to list Share. Something or someone respectable is honest, good, and proper. Respectable behavior includes things like contributing to charity, volunteering at an animal shelter, and helping your friends study vocabulary. Anything or anyone respectable deserves respect for being honorable or moral.