1. Some boys act in a macho fashion in order to be well-thought-of by other students, going as far as bullying others in school.

2. Acclaimed adjective celebrated, famous, acknowledged, praised, outstanding, distinguished, admired, renowned, noted, highly rated, eminent, revered, famed, illustrious, well received, much vaunted, highly esteemed, much touted, well thought of, lionized, highly thought of She has published six highly Acclaimed novels.