Receiving deferential regard.
1 The indulgence of a low passion may bring a tragedy into well - thought - of homes.
2 Anne had come from a well - thought - of and well-to-do Philadelphia family.
3 Tempi was obviously rather low and not well - thought - of .
4 You are rich and well - thought - of at Court, and I a soldier of fortune, not too successful.
5 When Ruric had ended this talking, Count Manuel laughed scornfully, and spoke as became a well - thought - of nobleman.
6 In short, he was a prosperous, well - thought - of fellow, and made a good catch for any of the local girls.
7 For, believe me, there is nothing so all-absorbing as for once respected and well - thought - of people to be under a cloud.
8 "There, there." Not really a line worthy of me, but it was well - thought - of by many experts.
9 "This gentleman with the hammer and the tongs is extremely well - thought - of among connoisseurs of edged weapons the world round," Enoch said.
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