well-thought-of

well-thought-of
adjective
receiving deferential regard
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a respected family

• Syn: ↑respected
• Similar to: ↑reputable

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adj
respected, highly regarded, esteemed, venerated, admired, looked up to, honoured, revered
≠ despised, looked down on

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ adjective
: being of good repute : reputable

a well-thought-of young man

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/wel"thawt"uv', -ov'/, adj.
highly esteemed; of good reputation: a well-thought-of scholar; This new book is well-thought-of.
[1570-80]

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well-thoughtˈ-of adjective
Esteemed
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Main Entry: ↑well

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well-thought-of UK US adjective
respected by many people

Ted is very well thought of here.

Thesaurus: deserving praise, respect and admirationsynonym

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well-thought-of «WEHL THT OV, -UHV», adjective.
highly respected; esteemed.

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/wɛlˈθɑːtˌʌv/ adj [more \well-thought-of; most \well-thought-of]
: having a good reputation

a well-thought-of attorney

She is very well-thought-of.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • well-thought-of — adjective respected by many people: Ted is very well thought of here …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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  • well-thought-of — [wel′thôt′uv΄] adj. having a good reputation; of good repute …   English World dictionary

  • well-thought-of — /wel thawt uv , ov /, adj. highly esteemed; of good reputation: a well thought of scholar; This new book is well thought of. [1570 80] * * * …   Universalium

  • well-thought-of — adjective Well esteemed or regarded highly. He is a well thought of and endearing old fellow …   Wiktionary

  • well-thought-of — adjective Date: 1576 being of good repute < a well thought of attorney > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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