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respectably


adjective

  1. worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen.
  2. of good social standing, reputation, etc.: a respectable neighborhood.
  3. suitable or good enough to be seen or used: respectable clothes; respectable language.
  4. of moderate excellence; fairly good; fair: a respectable performance.
  5. appreciable in size, number, or amount: a respectable turnout.

adjective

  1. having or deserving the respect of other people; estimable; worthy
  2. having good social standing or reputation
  3. having socially or conventionally acceptable morals, standards, etca respectable woman
  4. relatively or fairly good; considerablea respectable salary
  5. fit to be seen by other people; presentable
adj.

“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.

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