respectable

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adjective

re·spect·able ri-ˈspek-tə-bəl How to pronounce respectable (audio)

: worthy of respect : estimable

: decent or correct in character or behavior : proper

: fair in size or quantity

a respectable amount

: moderately good : tolerable

: fit to be seen : presentable

respectable clothes

respectability

ri-ˌspek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce respectable (audio)

noun

respectableness

ri-ˈspek-tə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce respectable (audio)

noun

respectably

ri-ˈspek-tə-blē How to pronounce respectable (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

Adjective She comes from a very respectable family. no respectable dietician would advise people to eat just one kind of food

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

That’s up notably from last year ($1.63 billion) and down a respectable 21 percent from 2019.

Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 The craft behind them is absolutely respectable, and if sushi appeals to you as part of the meal, go for it.

Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 Sorry, Huskies, your football program is respectable, but the SEC is not for you.

Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 7 July 2022 Biden, who entered office with a respectable 53.6 percent, fell below 50 percent in August 2021 and has been in the low 40s since January.

Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 13 May 2022 The lefty has moved to the rotation after starting the season in the bullpen and has had very little decision luck, a respectable 4.38 ERA affording Ashby just a 2-8 record on the year.

Amin Touri, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2022 Grading website Pro Football Focus gave Harris a respectable grade just north of 70 and a pass-blocking grade of 75.3.

Dan Labbe, cleveland, 29 July 2022 Baby food has weaker, if still respectable, prospects.

Carol Ryan, WSJ, 27 July 2022 Still, the new CPU is a respectable step up in performance from the 10th-generation Core i5 in the first Laptop Go, especially in graphics performance.

Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 20 July 2022

Noun

Shaken respectables thought the Paris Commune had crossed the Atlantic.

Sean Wilentz, New York Times, 19 Sep. 2017 See More

单词	respectableness
释义	respectable 1 of 2 adjective re·spect·able ri-ˈspek-tə-bəl 1 : worthy of respect : estimable 2 : decent or correct in character or behavior : proper 3 a : fair in size or quantity a respectable amount b : moderately good : tolerable 4 : fit to be seen : presentable respectable clothes respectability ri-ˌspek-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun respectableness ri-ˈspek-tə-bəl-nəs noun respectably ri-ˈspek-tə-blē adverb respectable 2 of 2 noun : a respectable person Synonyms Adjective esteemed estimable name prestigious recognized reputable reputed respected See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective She comes from a very respectable family. no respectable dietician would advise people to eat just one kind of food Recent Examples on the Web Adjective That’s up notably from last year ($1.63 billion) and down a respectable 21 percent from 2019. Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2022 The craft behind them is absolutely respectable, and if sushi appeals to you as part of the meal, go for it. Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 Sorry, Huskies, your football program is respectable, but the SEC is not for you. Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 7 July 2022 Biden, who entered office with a respectable 53.6 percent, fell below 50 percent in August 2021 and has been in the low 40s since January. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 13 May 2022 The lefty has moved to the rotation after starting the season in the bullpen and has had very little decision luck, a respectable 4.38 ERA affording Ashby just a 2-8 record on the year. Amin Touri, BostonGlobe.com, 31 July 2022 Grading website Pro Football Focus gave Harris a respectable grade just north of 70 and a pass-blocking grade of 75.3. Dan Labbe, cleveland, 29 July 2022 Baby food has weaker, if still respectable, prospects. Carol Ryan, WSJ, 27 July 2022 Still, the new CPU is a respectable step up in performance from the 10th-generation Core i5 in the first Laptop Go, especially in graphics performance. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 20 July 2022 Noun Shaken respectables thought the Paris Commune had crossed the Atlantic. Sean Wilentz, New York Times, 19 Sep. 2017 See More Word History First Known Use Adjective 1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1814, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition respectable adjective re·spect·able ri-ˈspek-tə-bəl 1 : decent or correct in conduct : proper They're respectable people. 2 : fit to be seen : presentable Wear something respectable. 3 : deserving high regard She acted in a respectable manner. 4 : fair in size or quantity We collected a respectable amount. respectableness noun as in decorousness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance decorousness suitability respectability acceptability appropriateness goodness deference suitableness fitness submissiveness correctness seemliness friendliness decency rightness hospitality respectfulness geniality felicitousness humility meekness cordiality affability genteelness propriety dutifulness gracefulness modesty kindness consideration thoughtfulness grace considerateness gentility politeness graciousness civility politesse courtesy Antonyms & Near Antonyms impertinency disrespect diss rudeness impudence inconsiderateness discourteousness impertinence discourtesy insolence incivility inconsideration boldness impoliteness audacity dis disrespectfulness brashness forwardness shamelessness ungraciousness sauciness vulgarity brassiness loutishness churlishness clownishness boorishness crudeness caddishness See More
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respectable

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