Main Entry:

¹re·spect·able

Pronunciation:

\ri-ˈspek-tə-bəl\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1599

1: worthy of respect : estimable2: decent or correct in character or behavior : proper3 a: fair in size or quantity <a respectable amount> b: moderately good : tolerable4: fit to be seen : presentable <respectable clothes>

— re·spect·abil·i·ty \-ˌspek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— re·spect·able·ness \-ˈspek-tə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— re·spect·ably \-blē\ adverb