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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.

4. 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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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   adj. 1. worthy of respect or esteem: a respectable citizen. 2. of good social standing or reputation: a respectable neighborhood. 3. good enough to be seen or used: respectable shoes. 4. of moderate excellence: a respectable performance.

9. 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.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › respectableRespectable Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Conforming to socially acceptable behavior, attitudes, taste, etc.; proper; correct. Fairly good in quality; of moderate excellence. A respectable meal. Fairly large in size, number, or amount. A stock earning a respectable dividend. Good enough to be seen, used, etc.; presentable. A respectable pair of shoes.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › respectablerespectable | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    Noun. respectable meaning: 1. behaving in a socially acceptable way or looking socially acceptable: 2. large enough or good…. Learn more.