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well-thought-of

American  
[wel-thawt-uhv, -ov] / ˈwɛlˈθɔtˌʌv, -ˌɒv /

adjective

  1. highly esteemed; of good reputation.

    a well-thought-of scholar; This new book is well-thought-of.


well-thought-of British  

adjective

  1. having a good reputation; respected

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Etymology

Origin of well-thought-of

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

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“He’s a very high-quality, well-thought-of individual,” said Voegele, who described Tutt’s death as “sickening.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2023

“He’s a very high quality, well-thought-of individual … It’s just sickening to hear what’s happened.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2023

Certainly, he was an influential writer, well-thought-of by his peers.

From Slate • Nov. 7, 2016

“He is a U.T. alum, a very well-thought-of, very successful guy who really isn’t a huge fan of football.”

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2015

When Ruric had ended this talking, Count Manuel laughed scornfully, and spoke as became a well-thought-of nobleman.

From Figures of Earth by Cabell, James Branch