adjective
- 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.
adjective
- 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
“worthy of esteem,” 1580s; see respect (v.) + -able. Sense of “having an honest reputation” is from 1755. That of “occupying a fairly good position in society” is c.1800. Related: Respectably.