English dictionary
esteem
nounPronunciation
ɪsˈtiːm
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an attitude of admiration or esteem
noun
- a feeling of delighted approval and liking
noun
- the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
verb
- look on as or consider
verb
- regard highly; think much of
Example sentences
she lost all respect for him
it is held in esteem
a man who has earned high regard
she looked on this affair as a joke
He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician
He is reputed to be intelligent
I respect his judgement
We prize his creativity