respectable
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.1re·spect·able
adjective \ri-ˈspek-tə-bəl\Definition of RESPECTABLE
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
See Examples of RESPECTABLE
- She comes from a very respectable family.
- <no respectable dietician would advise people to eat just one kind of food>
First Known Use of RESPECTABLE
1599
Related to RESPECTABLE
- Synonyms
- esteemed, estimable, name, prestigious, recognized, reputable, reputed, respected
- Antonyms
- disreputable
Rhymes with RESPECTABLE
2respectable
nounDefinition of RESPECTABLE
: a respectable person
First Known Use of RESPECTABLE
1814
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