Definition of Respectable

1. Adjective. Characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals. "A respectable woman"

Also: Good, Reputable, Worthy
Similar to: Decent, Nice, Presentable, Solid, Upstanding
Derivative terms: Respectability
Antonyms: Unrespectable

2. Adjective. Deserving of esteem and respect. "Ruined the family's good name"
Exact synonyms: Estimable, Good, Honorable
Similar to: Reputable
Derivative terms: Goodness, Honor, Honorableness, Respectability

3. Adjective. Large in amount or extent or degree. "A sizable fortune"
Exact synonyms: Goodish, Goodly, Healthy, Hefty, Sizable, Sizeable, Tidy
Similar to: Considerable
Derivative terms: Heftiness, Sizeableness

Definition of Respectable

1. a. Worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable citizen.

Definition of Respectable

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Respectable

respacing
respade
respaded
respades
respading
respeak
respeaking
respeaks
respecified
respecifies
respecify
respecifying
respect
respect
respectability
respectable (current term)
respectableness
respectables
respectably
respected
respecter
respecters
respectful
respectfully
respectfulness
respecting
respective
respective(a)
respectively
respectiveness

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