well-thought-of
[ wel-thawt-uhv, -ov ]
/ ˈwɛlˈθɔtˌʌv, -ˌɒv /
adjective
highly esteemed; of good reputation: a well-thought-of scholar; This new book is well-thought-of.
Origin of well-thought-of
First recorded in 1570–80
Words nearby well-thought-of
well-supplied,
well-supported,
well-taken,
well-taught,
well-tempered,
well-thought-of,
well-thought-out,
well-thumbed,
well-timed,
well-to-do,
well-trained
Example sentences from the Web for well-thought-of
You are rich and well-thought-of at Court, and I a soldier of fortune, not too successful.
A Gentleman of France |Stanley WeymanFor, believe me, there is nothing so all-absorbing as for once respected and well-thought-of people to be under a cloud.
Tales of Destiny |Edmund MitchellWhen Ruric had ended this talking, Count Manuel laughed scornfully, and spoke as became a well-thought-of nobleman.
Figures of Earth |James Branch Cabell
British Dictionary definitions for well-thought-of
well-thought-of
adjective (well thought of when postpositive)
having a good reputation; respected