RESPECTABLY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

respectably

adverb

as in fine

in a satisfactory way the stock performed respectably, giving us a decent return on our investment

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Recent Examples of respectably Fine text and small features were generally well resolved, while overhang performance held up respectably without excessive stringing. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026 Bromley had lost his ponytail and worked respectably for the Chicago archdiocese, teaching English and drama at Holy Trinity. — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 Multiple parts of California had a respectably high influx of new residents during March. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026 The Vikings cruised to a quick score to open the game, but the Commanders responded with a drive that started out respectably. — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2025 Gonzalez fouled Brunson once but otherwise held up respectably against the Knicks star in his maiden shift. — Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025 Since both Morisot and Manet families were respectably upper-middle class, there was no problem in her sitting as a model for him. — Robert Taylor, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025 However, until getting shut down by the Pirates, the Rockies had been playing respectably since the All-Star break. — John Perrotto, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

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Adverb

That works fine if astronomers spot a threat decades in advance.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Apple’s business is doing fine, but its stock is doing stupendously.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of fine

Adverb

Patrick Mahomes’ goal to be ready for Week 1 is trending quite nicely, as the three-time Super Bowl champion was cleared to participate in training camp without any limitations.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
Veal and beef meatballs pair nicely with a smoky pomodoro sauce and mini rigatoni.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

Education experts said some institutions — public, private and for-profit colleges — with programs that fail to adhere to the rule will likely close them, while others will tweak offerings to better match students with good-paying jobs.

— Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
At the owner’s trial, several veterans described the boot camp as a slapdash operation that duped them with hollow promises of a good-paying career.

— Andrew Ba Tran, Washington Post, 22 July 2026

Definition of good

Adverb

The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

Matthew McConaughey hopes that Woody Harrelson has a more than alright, alright, alright 65th birthday.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
And in new data released this week from the Ronald Reagan Institute, there are very clear warnings that the kids aren’t alright with MAGA.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 1 July 2026

Definition of alright

Adverb

The entrance opens next to the living room, which is decently proportioned for such a compact model.

— Adam Williams July 09, New Atlas, 9 July 2026
The pair of shotgun-style bedrooms right off the entry are decently sized and come with closets, in addition to being separated by the bathroom.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 July 2026

Definition of decently

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