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    respectability
    /rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/

    noun

    • 1. the quality of being socially acceptable: "provincial notions of respectability"

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

    Respectability is the quality of being considered socially acceptable. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus and other sources.

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

    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.

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    Respectability is the state or quality of being respectable, or having social standing, character, or reputation. See how the word is used in sentences from various sources, and learn about its origin and related terms.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRESPECTABILITY definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

    Respectability is the quality of being considered socially acceptable. Learn how to use this word in different contexts with examples from various sources.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › respectabilityRespectability - definition of respectability by ... - The Free...

    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.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRESPECTABILITY definition and meaning | Collins English...

    Respectability is the quality or state of being respectable, or having respectable character, reputation, or social status. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see its synonyms, pronunciation, and origin.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › respectabilityrespectability noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word respectability, which refers to the fact of being considered socially acceptable. See examples, synonyms and related words in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.