- well-thought-of
- well′-thought′-of`adj.highly esteemed; of good repute•Etymology: 1570–80
From formal English to slang. 2014.
well-thought-of
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well thought of — ˌwell ˈthought of [well thought of] adjective respected, admired and liked • Their family has always been well thought of around here … Useful english dictionary
well thought of — adj liked and admired by other people ▪ Her work is well thought of in academic circles … Dictionary of contemporary English
well-thought-of — adjective respected by many people: Ted is very well thought of here … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
well thought of — index popular, reputable Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
well-thought-of — [wel′thôt′uv΄] adj. having a good reputation; of good repute … English World dictionary
well-thought-of — adjective receiving deferential regard a respected family • Syn: ↑respected • Similar to: ↑reputable * * * adj respected, highly regarded, esteemed, venerated, admired, looked up to, honoured, revered ≠ despised, looked down on * * *… … Useful english 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
well-thought-of — adjective liked and admired by other people: Her work is well thought of in academic circles … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
