Definition of respectable
(Entry 1 of 2)
2
: decent or correct in character or behavior : proper
3a
: fair in size or quantity
a respectable amount
b
: moderately good : tolerable
4
: fit to be seen : presentable
respectable clothes
respectable
nounDefinition of respectable (Entry 2 of 2)
: a respectable person
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Time Traveler for respectable
The first known use of respectable was in 1599
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