RESPECTABLE Synonyms: 379 Similar and Opposite Words

respectable

adjective

ri-ˈspek-tə-bəl

Definition of respectable

as in respected

having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge no respectable dietician would advise people to eat just one kind of food

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as in honorable

following the accepted rules of moral conduct cheating is not a respectable thing to do under any circumstances

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as in polite

following the established traditions of refined society and good taste has the respectable manners of someone who was well brought up

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as in decent

of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the artwork that we commissioned from the muralist turned out to be respectable but was not quite what we had hoped for

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as in considerable

sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention got paid a respectable sum for speaking at our graduation

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Recent Examples of respectable If the defense can be at least respectable, this should be a playoff team. — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Otto Lopez still owns the best batting average in baseball, and Miami’s starters continue to piece together respectable outings. — Tyler M. Carmona july 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026 BitTorrent is a strange world in which to find respectable megacorporations. — Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026 The battery can accept up to 100kW of DC charging, which is a respectable figure for a plug-in hybrid and faster than some pure-electric cars can manage. — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for respectable

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He is seen as a serious and respected lawmaker, steeped in such matters as national defense and border security.

— Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
Now, the respected doctors inspire the next generation while balancing the ups and downs of working in a hospital.

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 July 2026

Definition of respected

Adjective

This symbolism reflected values found in many early Germanic and Anglo-Saxon societies, where generosity and the distribution of wealth were marks of honorable leadership.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
Magdalen even marries an honorable man, a sea captain named Kirke.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Definition of honorable

Adjective

As time passes, the kills have to get more inventive to sustain the level of suspense required for a decent sized group of people to be in fear of their lives for a prolong period of time.

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
These are fine principles, the bedrock of any decent society.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Definition of decent

Adjective

But as a result, HOAs have considerable environmental policy power, affecting how entire neighborhoods use water, generate energy, provide wildlife habitat and respond to climate change.

— Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
There was a considerable and expected dropoff in practice attendance at Monday’s second session open to fans.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of considerable

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The film’s story is said to follow a young dancer at an elite ballet school who finally earns the lead in a prestigious recital, but her focus is shattered by a family tragedy.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Today’s next generation of aspiring leaders is looking for more than a lucrative payout or a prestigious title.

— Corey McQuade, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of prestigious

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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Home and ambition may need a more honest handoff.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Effective communication should be honest, consistent, and rooted in core values, acknowledging that many boycotts occur invisibly through personal networks, not just public channels.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026