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- Dictionaryrespectable/rɪˈspɛktəbl/
adjective
- 1. regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct: "they thought the stage no life for a respectable lady" Similar Opposite
- 2. of some merit or importance: "a respectable botanical text"
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RESPECTABLE definition: 1. considered to be socially acceptable because of your good character, appearance, or behaviour…. Learn more.
The meaning of RESPECTABLE is worthy of respect : estimable. How to use respectable in a sentence.
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.
RESPECTABLE meaning: 1. considered to be socially acceptable because of your good character, appearance, or behaviour…. Learn more.
Respectable definition: worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy. See examples of RESPECTABLE used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of respectable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Respectable Definition. rĭ-spĕktə-bəl. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Worthy of respect or esteem; estimable. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Conforming to socially acceptable behavior, attitudes, taste, etc.; proper; correct. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
behaving in a socially acceptable way or looking socially acceptable: a respectable family. a respectable hotel. respectable adjective (ENOUGH) large enough or good enough: a respectable income. respectably. adverb. respectability. noun [ U ] uk / rɪˌspektəˈbɪləti / us.
