1. regarded as reliable, honest, and able to be depended upon

Examples

• She is a trusted friend who always keeps her promises.
• The company hired a trusted security firm to protect their data.
• He became a trusted advisor to the president.
• The trusted brand has been serving customers for over fifty years.
• Only trusted employees have access to confidential information.
• The doctor is a trusted member of the community.
• They relied on trusted sources for their research.