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festejado

[fes·te·ˈja·du]
adjective/past participlemasculinepl: festejados
celebrated, feted, acclaimed
1. honored or celebrated with festivities and praise
The festejado athlete was welcomed by thousands of fans at the airport.
O atleta festejado foi recebido por milhares de fãs no aeroporto.
2. past participle of festejar: to have celebrated or been the object of celebration
The team's victory was festejado throughout the city.
A vitória do time foi festejada por toda a cidade.
3. well-received, popular, or acclaimed
The festejado writer gave a reading at the literary festival.
O escritor festejado deu uma leitura no festival literário.
NYC Slang
celebrated, hyped, the toast of the town
Synonyms
aclamadocelebradohomenageadoaplaudidoexaltadolouvado
Antonyms
desprezadoignoradocriticadocondenado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
festejado
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
festejado
common in media and sports contexts
Rio de Janeiro
festejado
widely used in carnival and celebration contexts
Portugal
festejado
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser festejado aos quatro cantos
festejado de pé e mão
estar em festa
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