respectably

Thân thiện

He finished the race respectably for a first-time runner.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a decent, proper, or socially acceptable manner: Indicates that an action is performed in a way that meets conventional standards of propriety, decency, or good reputation.
   • To a moderately good or adequate degree; fairly well: Indicates that something is done or achieved to a satisfactory or acceptable, though not outstanding, standard.

Usage Examples

• Adverb (Decent manner):

  • They lived respectably in a quiet neighborhood. (Their lifestyle was proper and conformed to social norms.)
  • The film ends with the middle-aged romancers respectably married. (They marry in a conventional, socially approved way.)

• Adverb (Moderately well):

  • He did respectably well for his age in the competition. (He performed fairly well, considering his age.)
  • Our team finished respectably in third place. (The team achieved a fairly good, acceptable position.)

Advanced Usage

• "to hold oneself respectably": to behave or present oneself in a proper, dignified manner.
  • Despite the financial difficulties, she always held herself respectably.
• "a respectably sized": used to describe something as being of a reasonably good or adequate size.
  • They moved into a respectably sized apartment.

Variants and Related Words

• Respectable (adjective): considered to be socially acceptable because of good behavior, appearance, or moderate success.
  • He comes from a respectable family.
• Respectability (noun): the quality of being considered socially acceptable.
  • She was concerned with maintaining her respectability.

Synonyms

• Decently: in a proper and acceptable manner.
• Properly: correctly or in an acceptable way.
• Adequately: to a satisfactory or acceptable level.
• Moderately: to a certain extent; fairly.

Antonyms

• Disreputably: in a manner that damages a good reputation.
• Poorly: in an unsatisfactory or inadequate manner.
• Indecently: in an improper or offensive manner.

Related Phrases

• To turn out respectably: to have a result or outcome that is acceptable or fairly good.
  • The project turned out respectably despite the tight deadline.
• To dress respectably: to wear clothes that are neat, proper, and suitable for the occasion.
  • You are expected to dress respectably for the interview.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a decent and morally reputable manner
   • the film ends with the middle-aged romancers respectably married
2. to a tolerably worthy extent
   • he did respectably well for his age

Từ đồng nghĩa

• creditably