reputable

[rep-yuh-tuh-buhl]

adjective

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

   a reputable organization.

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

   reputable speech.

reputable

/ ˈrɛpjʊtəbəl /

adjective

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

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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of reputable¹

First recorded in 1605–15; repute + -able

Example Sentences

The vice chancellor said the foundation was a "very reputable" group of leading Kazakhstani business people.

From BBC

Instead, she says that the reputable ones, which she calls "solidarity intermediaries" help establish an equitable system for purchasing mochilas, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions through fair trade principles.

From BBC

But one animal advocacy organization argued this expanded ban could undermine reputable retailers and drive black market animal sales and trafficking.

From Los Angeles Times

"When fulfilling a prescription online, source them from reputable companies that are on the Register of online retailers, brought to you by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate."

From BBC

Even reputable publications can inadvertently contribute to misinformation or disinformation when accuracy is sacrificed for speed.

From Salon

Related Words

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