reputablyadv.
/ˈrɛpjᵿtəbli/, U.S. /ˈrɛpjədəbli/ In a reputable, reliable, or respectable manner.
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the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > reputation > good repute > reputability or honourableness > [adverb]
worthlyeOE
menskful?c1225
menskly?c1225
dignelyc1315
honestly1340
menskfullya1375
worshipfullya1375
worthilyc1384
creditably1648
reputablya1689
respectably1770
smirchless1848
a1689 W. Thomas Εχεμυθια (1691) 52 The best Author that Baronius upon the most industrious search could light on, was Geoffry of Monmouth (more reputably called Galfridus Asaphensis).
1738 D. Neal Hist. Puritans IV. 241 He could not so reputably do it.
1747 S. Richardson Clarissa II. xxxiii. 224 Hers is a protection I could more reputably fly to, than to That of any other person.
1832 H. Martineau Homes Abroad ii. 34 Ready to establish themselves reputably in society.
1860 J. G. Holland Miss Gilbert's Career iii. 35 He had lived comfortably and reputably.
1904 S. Phillips Sin of David i. 11 O thou dear Martha, living without sin, And reputably rusting to the grave.
1968 P. S. Boyer Purity in Print vii. 183 All of these books—reputably published, openly advertised, freely sold elsewhere—disappeared from Boston's bookstores.
2007 Maryland Gaz. (Nexis) 27 June 2 In a few instances the process has been abused but in most cases has been used reputably.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2009; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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