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   respectable

   /rɪˈspɛktəbl/

   adjective

   • 1. regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct: "they thought the stage no life for a respectable lady" Similar reputableof good reputeuprighthonesthonourabletrustworthyabove boardworthydecentgoodvirtuousadmirablewell bredclean-livingproperdecorousgenteelacceptedpresentablecomme il fautOpposite disreputableunworthy
   • ▪ (of a person's appearance, clothes, or behaviour) decent or presentable: "a perfectly respectable pair of pyjamas"
   • 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 per cent" Similar fairly goodpassabledecentfairreasonablepresentablemoderately goodnot badsubstantialconsiderableamplesizeableinformal:not to be sneezed atOKOpposite paltrysmall

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRESPECTABLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › respectableRespectable Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : worthy of respect : estimable. 2. : decent or correct in character or behavior : proper. 3. a. : fair in size or quantity. a respectable amount. b. : moderately good : tolerable. 4. : fit to be seen : presentable. respectable clothes. respectability. ri-ˌspek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē. noun. respectableness. ri-ˈspek-tə-bəl-nəs. noun. respectably.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › respectableRESPECTABLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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

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   1. having or deserving the respect of other people; estimable; worthy. 2. having good social standing or reputation. 3. having socially or conventionally acceptable morals, standards, etc: a respectable woman. 4. relatively or fairly good; considerable: a respectable salary. 5. fit to be seen by other people; presentable.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › respectablerespectable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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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.