reputable

American  

[rep-yuh-tuh-buhl] / ˈrɛp yə tə bəl /

adjective

1. held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable.

   a reputable organization.

2. considered to be good or acceptable usage; standard.

   reputable speech.

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reputable British  

/ ˈrɛpjʊtəbəl /

adjective

1. having a good reputation; honoured, trustworthy, or respectable

2. (of words) acceptable as good usage; standard

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Other Word Forms

• nonreputable adjective
• nonreputably adverb
• reputability noun
• reputableness noun
• reputably adverb
• subreputable adjective
• subreputably adverb
• unreputable adjective

Etymology

Origin of reputable

First recorded in 1605–15; repute + -able

Example Sentences

“Jonah was adopted through a reputable adoption agency—we had no contact with any smuggling rings! We—we didn’t pay anything! Except the regular adoption fee . . . but—but everyone pays that!”

From Literature

“I think he is a reputable guy, and I look forward to working with him,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The practice, known as "smishing" - SMS and phishing - aims to trick people into giving personal details by making texts look as though they come from reputable companies.

From BBC

If your only option is a free VPN, make sure you go with a reputable one.

From Salon

Stick with reputable providers that have verified track records and transparent operations.

From Salon

Related Words

• distinguished
• eminent
• esteemed
• illustrious
• prominent
• renowned
• trustworthy
• well-known