respectable
[ri-spek-tuh-buhl]
- worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen.
- of good social standing, reputation, etc.: a respectable neighborhood.
- suitable or good enough to be seen or used: respectable clothes; respectable language.
- of moderate excellence; fairly good; fair: a respectable performance.
- appreciable in size, number, or amount: a respectable turnout.
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equallyhonorablyrightlyrightfullyreasonablyaccuratelydulyproperlyhonestlycorrectlylegallyequitablylegitimatelylawfullydecentlyimpartiallyscrupulouslybravelyrespectablycourageouslyExamples from the Web for respectably
Historical Examples
I've two sisters, respectably married and living in another part of the state.
The StrawEugene O'Neill
But what had maintained me respectably was now found inadequate to the support of us both.
An OutcastF. Colburn Adams
I was dressed and lived as a gentleman, or rather I should say respectably.
Japhet in Search of a FatherFrederick Marryat
It was respectably attended in point of character as well as of numbers.
There were seven children; and they were all educated most respectably.
The BertramsAnthony Trollope
respectable
- having or deserving the respect of other people; estimable; worthy
- having good social standing or reputation
- having socially or conventionally acceptable morals, standards, etca respectable woman
- relatively or fairly good; considerablea respectable salary
- fit to be seen by other people; presentable
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