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Definition of Respectable
1. Adjective. Characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals. "A respectable woman"
Also: Good, Reputable, Worthy
Similar to: Decent, Nice, Presentable, Solid, Upstanding
Derivative terms: Respectability
Antonyms: Unrespectable
Similar to: Decent, Nice, Presentable, Solid, Upstanding
Derivative terms: Respectability
Antonyms: Unrespectable
2. Adjective. Deserving of esteem and respect. "Ruined the family's good name"
Exact synonyms: Estimable, Good, Honorable
Similar to: Reputable
Derivative terms: Goodness, Honor, Honorableness, Respectability
Similar to: Reputable
Derivative terms: Goodness, Honor, Honorableness, Respectability
3. Adjective. Large in amount or extent or degree. "A sizable fortune"
Exact synonyms: Goodish, Goodly, Healthy, Hefty, Sizable, Sizeable, Tidy
Similar to: Considerable
Derivative terms: Heftiness, Sizeableness
Similar to: Considerable
Derivative terms: Heftiness, Sizeableness
Definition of Respectable
1. a. Worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable citizen.
Definition of Respectable
1. Adjective. deserving respect ¹
2. Adjective. decent; satisfactory ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Respectable
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Respectable
Literary usage of Respectable
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Works by Manuel Márquez Sterling, William Makepeace Thackeray, Leslie Stephen, Louise Stanage (1902)
"ON SOME Respectable SNOBS. AVING received a great deal of obloquy for dragging
monarchs, princes, and the respected nobility into the Snob category, ..."
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