acclaimed
adjective
an acclaimed public figure:
celebrated, admired, highly rated, lionized, revered, honored, esteemed, exalted, lauded, vaunted, much touted, well thought of, well received, acknowledged;
eminent, venerable, august, great, renowned, distinguished, prestigious, illustrious, preeminent, estimable, of note, noted, notable, of repute, of high standing, considerable.
▷antonyms criticized; unsung; obscure.