respectable

/ris'pektəbl/
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respectable

A respectable family enjoys a picnic in the park on a sunny afternoon.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Deserving respect or esteem: Meeting acceptable standards of behavior, character, or social standing, making one worthy of admiration or high regard.
    • Socially acceptable or proper: Conforming to conventional standards of morality, decency, or appearance.
    • Fairly large or good in amount, size, or degree: Considerable, sizable, or of a significant but not exceptional level.
Usage Examples
  • Deserving respect:
    • He built a respectable business from nothing.
    • She comes from a respectable family in the community.
  • Socially proper:
    • Wearing a suit is considered respectable attire for the interview.
    • They lived a quiet and respectable life.
  • Fairly large/good:
    • She earns a respectable salary.
    • The team finished the season with a respectable record of wins and losses.
Advanced Usage
  • "Respectable enough": Adequate or acceptable to a reasonable degree.
    • His grades were respectable enough to get him into college.
  • "Perfectly respectable": Entirely proper or acceptable, often used for emphasis.
    • It's a perfectly respectable opinion to hold.
Variants and Related Words
  • Respectability (noun): The quality of being respectable.
    • The scandal damaged the politician's respectability.
  • Respectably (adverb): In a respectable manner.
    • The company performed respectably this quarter.
Synonyms
  • Reputable: Having a good reputation.
  • Decent: Conforming to acceptable standards.
  • Honorable: Deserving honor and respect.
  • Considerable: Notably large in size, amount, or extent.
Antonyms
  • Disreputable: Not considered to be respectable in character or appearance.
  • Unseemly: Not proper or appropriate.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • A respectable showing: A performance or result that is adequately good or competent.
    • For a first attempt, it was a respectable showing.
  • Beyond respectable: Exceeding what is merely adequate or proper, implying excellence.
    • Her academic achievements go beyond respectable; they are exceptional.
respectable

A respectable family enjoys a picnic in the park on a sunny afternoon.

Adjective
  1. large in amount or extent or degree
    • it cost a considerable amount
    • a goodly amount
    • received a hefty bonus
    • a respectable sum
    • a tidy sum of money
    • a sizable fortune
  2. deserving of esteem and respect
    • all respectable companies give guarantees
    • ruined the family's good name
  3. characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
    • a respectable woman

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