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respectable

[ɹɪˈspɛk.tə.bl̩]adjective4 syllables

Respectable means: characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals.

Synonyms for respectable19

adjective, as in characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

decent, nice, presentable, upstanding, solid, good, reputable, worthy

adjective, as in large in amount or extent or degree

goodly, goodish, healthy, hefty, sizable, sizeable, tidy, considerable

adjective, as in deserving of esteem and respect

estimable, good, honorable, admirable, reputable

Opposites of respectable

unrespectable

What does respectable mean?3

adjective

1

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals“a respectable woman”

2

large in amount or extent or degree“it cost a considerable amount”

3

deserving of esteem and respect“all respectable companies give guarantees”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with respectable?2

four syllables

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Respectable in a sentence

  • That was a respectable performance, but it definitely wasn't sensational.feyero
  • There was a knight, a very respectable man.jimkillock
  • Yanni is from a hard-working, respectable, and functional family.Amastan
  • He is said to have been a man of respectable position.AlanF_US
  • I know some most respectable people in the town.unknown
  • Hers is a respectable family with a long history behind it.unknown
  • Dan took a position at a respectable law firm.Amastan
  • Layla has been raised to be honorable and respectable.OsoHombre

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