esteem

Pronunciation: /ɪˈstiːm/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
  2. noun a feeling of delighted approval and liking
  3. noun an attitude of admiration or esteem

Etymology

First at end of 16th century; borrowed from Middle French estimer, borrowed from Latin aestimō. See estimate and aim, an older word, partly a doublet.

In classic literature

Synonyms

regard, respect

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
honor
Narrower (hyponyms)
stature
Opposite (antonyms)
disesteem

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