Main Entry: ¹re·spect·able

Pronunciation: \ri-ˈspek-tə-bəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 1599

1 : worthy of respect : estimable
2 : decent or correct in character or behavior : proper
3 a : fair in size or quantity <a respectable amount> b : moderately good : tolerable
4 : 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