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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.

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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.

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

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrespectable 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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › respectableRespectable - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

9. 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.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › respectable_adjrespectable, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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    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. J. Florio, translation of M. de Montaigne, Essayes ii. viii. 225.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of respectable – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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    RESPECTABLE definition: 1. behaving in a socially acceptable way or looking socially acceptable: 2. large enough or good…. Learn more.