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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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   What is a respectable adjective?

   • fairly good; that there is not reason to be ashamed of synonym acceptable a perfectly respectable result Economic growth has averaged at a respectable 2.5 percent. Definition of respectable adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does it mean to be a respectable person?

   • To set boundaries. To request and obtain respect from others. To keep your self-esteem and a feeling of empowerment. To create honest, healthy relation- ships. What do you get? You gain respect and feel proud and in control of your life.

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   What does she comes from a respectable family mean?

   • She comes from a very respectable family. She makes a respectable [= decent] salary. Her grades were respectable [= satisfactory] but not great. He has an air of respectability about him.

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   What does rispettabile mean?

   • rispettabile, decoroso, (presentabile)… уважаемый, приличный, солидный… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! RESPECTABLE definition: 1. behaving in a socially acceptable way or looking socially acceptable: 2. large enough or good…. Learn more.

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   Historical thesaurus. 2.a.i. 1603–. Worthy or deserving of respect; having or embodying qualities that inspire respect; admirable, estimable. 1603. A man should yeeld himselfe respectable by vertue and sufficiencie, and amiable by his goodnesse, and gentlenesse of maners.

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   /rɪˈspɛktəbəl/

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   /rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪləti/ noun [noncount]

   •He has an air of respectability about him.

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   /rɪˈspɛktəbli/ adverb

   •He was respectably dressed.

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   Respectable definition: worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy. See examples of RESPECTABLE used in a sentence.