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   re·spect·a·ble

   /rəˈspektəb(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct: "they thought the stage no life for a respectable lady" Similar reputableof good reputeuprighthonesthonorabletrustworthyabove boardworthydecentgoodvirtuousadmirablewell bredclean-livingproperdecorousgenteelacceptedpresentablecomme il fautOpposite disreputableunworthy
   • ▪ (of a person's appearance, clothes, or behavior) decent or presentable: "a perfectly respectable pair of pajamas"
   • 2. of some merit or importance: "a respectable botanical text"
   • ▪ adequate or acceptable in number, size, or amount: "America's GDP grew by a respectable 2.6 percent" Similar fairly goodpassabledecentfairreasonablepresentablemoderately goodnot badsubstantialconsiderableamplesizeableinformal:not to be sneezed atOKOpposite paltrysmall

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   The meaning of RESPECTABLE is worthy of respect : estimable. How to use respectable in a sentence.

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   RESPECTABLE definition: 1. considered to be socially acceptable because of your good character, appearance, or behaviour…. Learn more.

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   Synonyms for RESPECTABLE: respected, prestigious, reputable, reputed, distinguished, esteemed, estimable, honorable; Antonyms of RESPECTABLE: disreputable, shadowy, shady, seedy, unknown, obscure, undistinguished, no-name

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRESPECTABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. worthy of respect or esteem; estimable. 2. conforming to socially acceptable behavior, attitudes, taste, etc.; proper; correct. 3. fairly good in quality; of moderate excellence. a respectable meal. 4. fairly large in size, number, or amount.

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   having socially or conventionally acceptable morals, standards, etc. a respectable woman. relatively or fairly good; considerable. a respectable salary. fit to be seen by other people; presentable.

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   Definition of respectable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRESPECTABLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RESPECTABLE meaning: 1. considered to be socially acceptable because of your good character, appearance, or behaviour…. Learn more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › respectableRespectable - definition of respectable by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. Meriting respect or esteem; worthy. 2. Of or appropriate to good or proper behavior or conventional conduct. 3. Of moderately good quality: respectable work. 4. Considerable in amount, number, or size: a respectable sum of money. 5. Acceptable in appearance; presentable: a respectable hat.

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    Something or someone respectable is honest, good, and proper. Respectable behavior includes things like contributing to charity, volunteering at an animal shelter, and helping your friends study vocabulary. Anything or anyone respectable deserves respect for being honorable or moral.

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    respectable meaning, definition, what is respectable: someone who is respectable behaves in a ...: Learn more.