Definition of respectable in English:

respectable

adjective rɪˈspɛktəb(ə)lrəˈspɛktəb(ə)l

1Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct.
they thought the stage no life for a respectable lady
Example sentencesExamples
- Lou spent much of her life in the company of men from respectable society, but she could never be a part of that society herself.
- They have all risen to the challenge, holding respectable positions in society, all sharing a common purpose of giving something back to their community.
- He was very well-regarded by a lot of people and he bridged the gap between respectable society and the underworld.
- You refuse to change to become like the rest of respectable society.
- What kind of image does the sport want: that of a game so correct and respectable that nobody is allowed to speak a controversial word?
- Victorians sought to create respectable personal habits in societies where the vast majority of inhabitants can be described only as crude.
- If, after three months, you haven't learned to act like a respectable young lady you will remain in New York at that disciplinary school.
- It was much too late for chatting; any respectable lady would have retired to her quarters.
- This British troupe's production shows the seductive and steamy underside of respectable British high society.
- Science fiction is not regarded as a respectable genre, he agrees.
- But one of the biggest issues facing the agencies is that these dealers appear to live ordinary lives and often embed themselves in so-called respectable society.
- They were taught, controlled and obtained the best instruction which would make them respectable members of society.
- For them, it is a day to celebrate, to rejoice and to ask for basic rights of inclusion into the mainstream society as any other respectable citizen of the country.
- Clara did not care how low the Phineas' fortune had fallen; no proper respectable girl would allow herself to be a maid.
- Maybe it would make her more respectable, more proper.
- From the day that the crime was committed to the point of the sentencing and beyond, I began to make many changes into changing myself into a more respectable member of our society.
- And what makes it all the more bizarre is that this dark indictment of a racist and neurotic world was written by a respectable lady who was probably a pillar of that very society.
- No respectable gentleman or lady would ever be seen dead darkening the back-street doorstep of a pawnbroker.
- If we don't teach our children these values, how can we honestly expect them to become valuable and respectable members of society?
- Young male office and shop clerks occupied a precarious social and economic position on the margins of respectable middle-class Victorian society.
Synonyms
reputable, of good repute, upright, honest, honourable, trustworthy, above board, worthy, decent, good, virtuous, admirable, well bred, clean-living, proper, decorous
genteel, accepted, presentable
French comme il faut
1. 1.1 (of a person's appearance, clothes, or behaviour) decent or presentable.
  a perfectly respectable pair of pyjamas
  Example sentencesExamples
  Upon seeing the elderly gentleman, this time wearing a more respectable suit, Belinda immediately stands and points an accusing finger at him.
  Even with her respectable outfit and beautiful girl on her arm, it felt awkward.
  Let students wear respectable clothing of a kind they would, perhaps, later wear to a job interview.
  They have generally marginalised less respectable behaviour, finding it difficult to acknowledge or convenient to overlook.
  In the time of Christ, a Roman could buy a respectable suit of clothes for about an ounce of gold coin.
  Adorn yourself with clean and respectable clothes.
  This popular Indian dress evolved as a comfortable and respectable garment for women in Kashmir and Punjab region, but is now immensely popular here, too.
  The real needs of society are not really that great - just some food and some respectable clothing.
  That's because, behind the respectable suit and neat grey beard, deep down Brian loves a good row.
  I'd have just enough time to get to the hotel, clean up, change into presentable, respectable clothes, and make my way to the bookstore.
  For while they may appear every inch the middle-class professional, there is a growing chance a surprising secret lurks beneath the respectable clothing.
  If the family is not present you may employ a stranger as long as they are respectable in demeanor and appearance.
  He is an old man, in his late-fifties, early sixties, hair a lustrous white, dressed in a respectable suit.
  Power Station scored twice in the later stages to give the final scoreline a respectable appearance.
  Removing his rather shabby cloak to reveal a more respectable outfit underneath, Maddock spied a nearby servant carrying a tray of food.
  For all the respectable clothes they wore, they had the looks of ruffians about them.
2Of some merit or importance.
a respectable botanical text
Example sentencesExamples
- The respectable Christian Science Monitor produced an important article, ‘Why do they hate us?’
- For in the realm of diagnosis and treatment negligence is not established by preferring one respectable body of opinion to another.
- He had a good competition and placed a respectable fifth against established gymnasts.
- That is an old established and plainly respectable principle.
- Keep in mind, your problem is a recognized diagnostic condition among all respectable physicians.
- Judged on its own merits it's a respectable attempt, but next to the other, it doesn't quite compete.
- Of course, it would be too much for a single nominalist to provide an acceptable version of each respectable scientific theory.
Synonyms
well known, recognized, acclaimed, esteemed, acknowledged
1. 2.1 Adequate or acceptable in number, size, or amount.
  America's GDP grew by a respectable 2.6 per cent
  Example sentencesExamples
  The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside and appears to be quite small, but in fact, the main dining area opens up beyond the well stocked central bar and is a very respectable size.
  An octopus can generate a respectable amount of force with this mechanism.
  I like her immensely, even though I harbor a respectable amount of fear every time I have to converse with her.
  Last year, she reported a very respectable 10-percent increase over that.
  In front of her was a fish tank modified to carry a respectable amount of lizards.
  Baby and small lobsters fall prey to predators of their own element; but those which reach a respectable size are able to defend themselves very well.
  As stated above, this gives us, temporarily, a crude seasonal adjustment while we build up more respectable sample sizes.
  There is a decent amount of room in the rear and the boot is well shaped, taking a respectable amount of luggage.
  But even on a quarter-on-quarter basis, the July-September growth was still a respectable 1.97 percent.
  By 1891 the desertion rate had fallen to a more respectable 6.2 percent.
  Volunteers filled the vacated ranks, once again bringing Washington's force up to a respectable size.
  To understand the reasons behind this concern, consider the small sizes into which very respectable yields can be packaged.
  The rest of the crew got the hint from her glare and piled a respectable amount on their plates.
  I didn't load on the make-up, but I had a respectable amount on.
  The economy grew at a respectable 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter.
  They have raised a respectable amount of money locally through social events.
  Sprigs of table coral have become established on the wreckage, some now a respectable size.
  Capital appreciation has remained at a respectable 18 per cent for the past two years.
  Her CD sales were respectable, but never amounted to the blockbuster numbers her label and industry types projected.
  As a result, Irish beef exports to the UK increased by a very respectable 11 per cent.
  Synonyms
  fairly good, passable, decent, fair, reasonable, presentable, moderately good, not bad
  substantial, considerable, ample, sizeable
  informal not to be sneezed at, OK

Derivatives

respectably

adverb rɪˈspɛktəbli

as submodifier an architecture of respectably high standards
Example sentencesExamples
- A respectably dressed man in front of me was arguing about the age of his daughter, saying she was eligible for a child's ticket, but the attendant was not having it.
- She was respectably dressed, wearing what may have been a wedding ring, and had possibly had a child.
- Years later, he retired respectably as a cashier.
- It won't win them any new fans, but it should tide them along respectably enough for the time being.
- The acting, however, stands up pretty respectably.

Definition of respectable in US English:

respectable

adjectiverəˈspektəb(ə)lrəˈspɛktəb(ə)l

1Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct.
they thought the stage no life for a respectable lady
Example sentencesExamples
- Lou spent much of her life in the company of men from respectable society, but she could never be a part of that society herself.
- It was much too late for chatting; any respectable lady would have retired to her quarters.
- Maybe it would make her more respectable, more proper.
- For them, it is a day to celebrate, to rejoice and to ask for basic rights of inclusion into the mainstream society as any other respectable citizen of the country.
- Young male office and shop clerks occupied a precarious social and economic position on the margins of respectable middle-class Victorian society.
- And what makes it all the more bizarre is that this dark indictment of a racist and neurotic world was written by a respectable lady who was probably a pillar of that very society.
- They have all risen to the challenge, holding respectable positions in society, all sharing a common purpose of giving something back to their community.
- Science fiction is not regarded as a respectable genre, he agrees.
- Clara did not care how low the Phineas' fortune had fallen; no proper respectable girl would allow herself to be a maid.
- This British troupe's production shows the seductive and steamy underside of respectable British high society.
- What kind of image does the sport want: that of a game so correct and respectable that nobody is allowed to speak a controversial word?
- From the day that the crime was committed to the point of the sentencing and beyond, I began to make many changes into changing myself into a more respectable member of our society.
- But one of the biggest issues facing the agencies is that these dealers appear to live ordinary lives and often embed themselves in so-called respectable society.
- If we don't teach our children these values, how can we honestly expect them to become valuable and respectable members of society?
- They were taught, controlled and obtained the best instruction which would make them respectable members of society.
- Victorians sought to create respectable personal habits in societies where the vast majority of inhabitants can be described only as crude.
- He was very well-regarded by a lot of people and he bridged the gap between respectable society and the underworld.
- If, after three months, you haven't learned to act like a respectable young lady you will remain in New York at that disciplinary school.
- No respectable gentleman or lady would ever be seen dead darkening the back-street doorstep of a pawnbroker.
- You refuse to change to become like the rest of respectable society.
Synonyms
reputable, of good repute, upright, honest, honourable, trustworthy, above board, worthy, decent, good, virtuous, admirable, well bred, clean-living, proper, decorous
1. 1.1 (of a person's appearance, clothes, or behavior) decent or presentable.
  a perfectly respectable pair of pajamas
  Example sentencesExamples
  Even with her respectable outfit and beautiful girl on her arm, it felt awkward.
  For all the respectable clothes they wore, they had the looks of ruffians about them.
  The real needs of society are not really that great - just some food and some respectable clothing.
  Power Station scored twice in the later stages to give the final scoreline a respectable appearance.
  They have generally marginalised less respectable behaviour, finding it difficult to acknowledge or convenient to overlook.
  For while they may appear every inch the middle-class professional, there is a growing chance a surprising secret lurks beneath the respectable clothing.
  This popular Indian dress evolved as a comfortable and respectable garment for women in Kashmir and Punjab region, but is now immensely popular here, too.
  Adorn yourself with clean and respectable clothes.
  Upon seeing the elderly gentleman, this time wearing a more respectable suit, Belinda immediately stands and points an accusing finger at him.
  In the time of Christ, a Roman could buy a respectable suit of clothes for about an ounce of gold coin.
  If the family is not present you may employ a stranger as long as they are respectable in demeanor and appearance.
  That's because, behind the respectable suit and neat grey beard, deep down Brian loves a good row.
  Let students wear respectable clothing of a kind they would, perhaps, later wear to a job interview.
  Removing his rather shabby cloak to reveal a more respectable outfit underneath, Maddock spied a nearby servant carrying a tray of food.
  I'd have just enough time to get to the hotel, clean up, change into presentable, respectable clothes, and make my way to the bookstore.
  He is an old man, in his late-fifties, early sixties, hair a lustrous white, dressed in a respectable suit.
2Of some merit or importance.
a respectable botanical text
Example sentencesExamples
- Keep in mind, your problem is a recognized diagnostic condition among all respectable physicians.
- For in the realm of diagnosis and treatment negligence is not established by preferring one respectable body of opinion to another.
- He had a good competition and placed a respectable fifth against established gymnasts.
- Of course, it would be too much for a single nominalist to provide an acceptable version of each respectable scientific theory.
- Judged on its own merits it's a respectable attempt, but next to the other, it doesn't quite compete.
- The respectable Christian Science Monitor produced an important article, ‘Why do they hate us?’
- That is an old established and plainly respectable principle.
Synonyms
well known, recognized, acclaimed, esteemed, acknowledged
1. 2.1 Adequate or acceptable in number, size, or amount.
  America's GDP grew by a respectable 2.6 percent
  Example sentencesExamples
  In front of her was a fish tank modified to carry a respectable amount of lizards.
  Volunteers filled the vacated ranks, once again bringing Washington's force up to a respectable size.
  I like her immensely, even though I harbor a respectable amount of fear every time I have to converse with her.
  As stated above, this gives us, temporarily, a crude seasonal adjustment while we build up more respectable sample sizes.
  The rest of the crew got the hint from her glare and piled a respectable amount on their plates.
  Sprigs of table coral have become established on the wreckage, some now a respectable size.
  By 1891 the desertion rate had fallen to a more respectable 6.2 percent.
  But even on a quarter-on-quarter basis, the July-September growth was still a respectable 1.97 percent.
  As a result, Irish beef exports to the UK increased by a very respectable 11 per cent.
  I didn't load on the make-up, but I had a respectable amount on.
  Last year, she reported a very respectable 10-percent increase over that.
  Baby and small lobsters fall prey to predators of their own element; but those which reach a respectable size are able to defend themselves very well.
  There is a decent amount of room in the rear and the boot is well shaped, taking a respectable amount of luggage.
  They have raised a respectable amount of money locally through social events.
  The economy grew at a respectable 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter.
  To understand the reasons behind this concern, consider the small sizes into which very respectable yields can be packaged.
  Capital appreciation has remained at a respectable 18 per cent for the past two years.
  An octopus can generate a respectable amount of force with this mechanism.
  Her CD sales were respectable, but never amounted to the blockbuster numbers her label and industry types projected.
  The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside and appears to be quite small, but in fact, the main dining area opens up beyond the well stocked central bar and is a very respectable size.
  Synonyms
  fairly good, passable, decent, fair, reasonable, presentable, moderately good, not bad

单词	respectable
释义	Definition of respectable in English: respectable adjective rɪˈspɛktəb(ə)lrəˈspɛktəb(ə)l 1Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct. they thought the stage no life for a respectable lady Example sentencesExamples Lou spent much of her life in the company of men from respectable society, but she could never be a part of that society herself. They have all risen to the challenge, holding respectable positions in society, all sharing a common purpose of giving something back to their community. He was very well-regarded by a lot of people and he bridged the gap between respectable society and the underworld. You refuse to change to become like the rest of respectable society. What kind of image does the sport want: that of a game so correct and respectable that nobody is allowed to speak a controversial word? Victorians sought to create respectable personal habits in societies where the vast majority of inhabitants can be described only as crude. If, after three months, you haven't learned to act like a respectable young lady you will remain in New York at that disciplinary school. It was much too late for chatting; any respectable lady would have retired to her quarters. This British troupe's production shows the seductive and steamy underside of respectable British high society. Science fiction is not regarded as a respectable genre, he agrees. But one of the biggest issues facing the agencies is that these dealers appear to live ordinary lives and often embed themselves in so-called respectable society. They were taught, controlled and obtained the best instruction which would make them respectable members of society. For them, it is a day to celebrate, to rejoice and to ask for basic rights of inclusion into the mainstream society as any other respectable citizen of the country. Clara did not care how low the Phineas' fortune had fallen; no proper respectable girl would allow herself to be a maid. Maybe it would make her more respectable, more proper. From the day that the crime was committed to the point of the sentencing and beyond, I began to make many changes into changing myself into a more respectable member of our society. And what makes it all the more bizarre is that this dark indictment of a racist and neurotic world was written by a respectable lady who was probably a pillar of that very society. No respectable gentleman or lady would ever be seen dead darkening the back-street doorstep of a pawnbroker. If we don't teach our children these values, how can we honestly expect them to become valuable and respectable members of society? Young male office and shop clerks occupied a precarious social and economic position on the margins of respectable middle-class Victorian society. Synonyms reputable, of good repute, upright, honest, honourable, trustworthy, above board, worthy, decent, good, virtuous, admirable, well bred, clean-living, proper, decorous genteel, accepted, presentable French comme il faut 1.1 (of a person's appearance, clothes, or behaviour) decent or presentable. a perfectly respectable pair of pyjamas Example sentencesExamples Upon seeing the elderly gentleman, this time wearing a more respectable suit, Belinda immediately stands and points an accusing finger at him. Even with her respectable outfit and beautiful girl on her arm, it felt awkward. Let students wear respectable clothing of a kind they would, perhaps, later wear to a job interview. They have generally marginalised less respectable behaviour, finding it difficult to acknowledge or convenient to overlook. In the time of Christ, a Roman could buy a respectable suit of clothes for about an ounce of gold coin. Adorn yourself with clean and respectable clothes. This popular Indian dress evolved as a comfortable and respectable garment for women in Kashmir and Punjab region, but is now immensely popular here, too. The real needs of society are not really that great - just some food and some respectable clothing. That's because, behind the respectable suit and neat grey beard, deep down Brian loves a good row. I'd have just enough time to get to the hotel, clean up, change into presentable, respectable clothes, and make my way to the bookstore. For while they may appear every inch the middle-class professional, there is a growing chance a surprising secret lurks beneath the respectable clothing. If the family is not present you may employ a stranger as long as they are respectable in demeanor and appearance. He is an old man, in his late-fifties, early sixties, hair a lustrous white, dressed in a respectable suit. Power Station scored twice in the later stages to give the final scoreline a respectable appearance. Removing his rather shabby cloak to reveal a more respectable outfit underneath, Maddock spied a nearby servant carrying a tray of food. For all the respectable clothes they wore, they had the looks of ruffians about them. 2Of some merit or importance. a respectable botanical text Example sentencesExamples The respectable Christian Science Monitor produced an important article, ‘Why do they hate us?’ For in the realm of diagnosis and treatment negligence is not established by preferring one respectable body of opinion to another. He had a good competition and placed a respectable fifth against established gymnasts. That is an old established and plainly respectable principle. Keep in mind, your problem is a recognized diagnostic condition among all respectable physicians. Judged on its own merits it's a respectable attempt, but next to the other, it doesn't quite compete. Of course, it would be too much for a single nominalist to provide an acceptable version of each respectable scientific theory. Synonyms well known, recognized, acclaimed, esteemed, acknowledged 2.1 Adequate or acceptable in number, size, or amount. America's GDP grew by a respectable 2.6 per cent Example sentencesExamples The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside and appears to be quite small, but in fact, the main dining area opens up beyond the well stocked central bar and is a very respectable size. An octopus can generate a respectable amount of force with this mechanism. I like her immensely, even though I harbor a respectable amount of fear every time I have to converse with her. Last year, she reported a very respectable 10-percent increase over that. In front of her was a fish tank modified to carry a respectable amount of lizards. Baby and small lobsters fall prey to predators of their own element; but those which reach a respectable size are able to defend themselves very well. As stated above, this gives us, temporarily, a crude seasonal adjustment while we build up more respectable sample sizes. There is a decent amount of room in the rear and the boot is well shaped, taking a respectable amount of luggage. But even on a quarter-on-quarter basis, the July-September growth was still a respectable 1.97 percent. By 1891 the desertion rate had fallen to a more respectable 6.2 percent. Volunteers filled the vacated ranks, once again bringing Washington's force up to a respectable size. To understand the reasons behind this concern, consider the small sizes into which very respectable yields can be packaged. The rest of the crew got the hint from her glare and piled a respectable amount on their plates. I didn't load on the make-up, but I had a respectable amount on. The economy grew at a respectable 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter. They have raised a respectable amount of money locally through social events. Sprigs of table coral have become established on the wreckage, some now a respectable size. Capital appreciation has remained at a respectable 18 per cent for the past two years. Her CD sales were respectable, but never amounted to the blockbuster numbers her label and industry types projected. As a result, Irish beef exports to the UK increased by a very respectable 11 per cent. Synonyms fairly good, passable, decent, fair, reasonable, presentable, moderately good, not bad substantial, considerable, ample, sizeable informal not to be sneezed at, OK Derivatives respectably adverb rɪˈspɛktəbli as submodifier an architecture of respectably high standards Example sentencesExamples A respectably dressed man in front of me was arguing about the age of his daughter, saying she was eligible for a child's ticket, but the attendant was not having it. She was respectably dressed, wearing what may have been a wedding ring, and had possibly had a child. Years later, he retired respectably as a cashier. It won't win them any new fans, but it should tide them along respectably enough for the time being. The acting, however, stands up pretty respectably. Definition of respectable in US English: respectable adjectiverəˈspektəb(ə)lrəˈspɛktəb(ə)l 1Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct. they thought the stage no life for a respectable lady Example sentencesExamples Lou spent much of her life in the company of men from respectable society, but she could never be a part of that society herself. It was much too late for chatting; any respectable lady would have retired to her quarters. Maybe it would make her more respectable, more proper. For them, it is a day to celebrate, to rejoice and to ask for basic rights of inclusion into the mainstream society as any other respectable citizen of the country. Young male office and shop clerks occupied a precarious social and economic position on the margins of respectable middle-class Victorian society. And what makes it all the more bizarre is that this dark indictment of a racist and neurotic world was written by a respectable lady who was probably a pillar of that very society. They have all risen to the challenge, holding respectable positions in society, all sharing a common purpose of giving something back to their community. Science fiction is not regarded as a respectable genre, he agrees. Clara did not care how low the Phineas' fortune had fallen; no proper respectable girl would allow herself to be a maid. This British troupe's production shows the seductive and steamy underside of respectable British high society. What kind of image does the sport want: that of a game so correct and respectable that nobody is allowed to speak a controversial word? From the day that the crime was committed to the point of the sentencing and beyond, I began to make many changes into changing myself into a more respectable member of our society. But one of the biggest issues facing the agencies is that these dealers appear to live ordinary lives and often embed themselves in so-called respectable society. If we don't teach our children these values, how can we honestly expect them to become valuable and respectable members of society? They were taught, controlled and obtained the best instruction which would make them respectable members of society. Victorians sought to create respectable personal habits in societies where the vast majority of inhabitants can be described only as crude. He was very well-regarded by a lot of people and he bridged the gap between respectable society and the underworld. If, after three months, you haven't learned to act like a respectable young lady you will remain in New York at that disciplinary school. No respectable gentleman or lady would ever be seen dead darkening the back-street doorstep of a pawnbroker. You refuse to change to become like the rest of respectable society. Synonyms reputable, of good repute, upright, honest, honourable, trustworthy, above board, worthy, decent, good, virtuous, admirable, well bred, clean-living, proper, decorous 1.1 (of a person's appearance, clothes, or behavior) decent or presentable. a perfectly respectable pair of pajamas Example sentencesExamples Even with her respectable outfit and beautiful girl on her arm, it felt awkward. For all the respectable clothes they wore, they had the looks of ruffians about them. The real needs of society are not really that great - just some food and some respectable clothing. Power Station scored twice in the later stages to give the final scoreline a respectable appearance. They have generally marginalised less respectable behaviour, finding it difficult to acknowledge or convenient to overlook. For while they may appear every inch the middle-class professional, there is a growing chance a surprising secret lurks beneath the respectable clothing. This popular Indian dress evolved as a comfortable and respectable garment for women in Kashmir and Punjab region, but is now immensely popular here, too. Adorn yourself with clean and respectable clothes. Upon seeing the elderly gentleman, this time wearing a more respectable suit, Belinda immediately stands and points an accusing finger at him. In the time of Christ, a Roman could buy a respectable suit of clothes for about an ounce of gold coin. If the family is not present you may employ a stranger as long as they are respectable in demeanor and appearance. That's because, behind the respectable suit and neat grey beard, deep down Brian loves a good row. Let students wear respectable clothing of a kind they would, perhaps, later wear to a job interview. Removing his rather shabby cloak to reveal a more respectable outfit underneath, Maddock spied a nearby servant carrying a tray of food. I'd have just enough time to get to the hotel, clean up, change into presentable, respectable clothes, and make my way to the bookstore. He is an old man, in his late-fifties, early sixties, hair a lustrous white, dressed in a respectable suit. 2Of some merit or importance. a respectable botanical text Example sentencesExamples Keep in mind, your problem is a recognized diagnostic condition among all respectable physicians. For in the realm of diagnosis and treatment negligence is not established by preferring one respectable body of opinion to another. He had a good competition and placed a respectable fifth against established gymnasts. Of course, it would be too much for a single nominalist to provide an acceptable version of each respectable scientific theory. Judged on its own merits it's a respectable attempt, but next to the other, it doesn't quite compete. The respectable Christian Science Monitor produced an important article, ‘Why do they hate us?’ That is an old established and plainly respectable principle. Synonyms well known, recognized, acclaimed, esteemed, acknowledged 2.1 Adequate or acceptable in number, size, or amount. America's GDP grew by a respectable 2.6 percent Example sentencesExamples In front of her was a fish tank modified to carry a respectable amount of lizards. Volunteers filled the vacated ranks, once again bringing Washington's force up to a respectable size. I like her immensely, even though I harbor a respectable amount of fear every time I have to converse with her. As stated above, this gives us, temporarily, a crude seasonal adjustment while we build up more respectable sample sizes. The rest of the crew got the hint from her glare and piled a respectable amount on their plates. Sprigs of table coral have become established on the wreckage, some now a respectable size. By 1891 the desertion rate had fallen to a more respectable 6.2 percent. But even on a quarter-on-quarter basis, the July-September growth was still a respectable 1.97 percent. As a result, Irish beef exports to the UK increased by a very respectable 11 per cent. I didn't load on the make-up, but I had a respectable amount on. Last year, she reported a very respectable 10-percent increase over that. Baby and small lobsters fall prey to predators of their own element; but those which reach a respectable size are able to defend themselves very well. There is a decent amount of room in the rear and the boot is well shaped, taking a respectable amount of luggage. They have raised a respectable amount of money locally through social events. The economy grew at a respectable 3.7 percent annual rate in the third quarter. To understand the reasons behind this concern, consider the small sizes into which very respectable yields can be packaged. Capital appreciation has remained at a respectable 18 per cent for the past two years. An octopus can generate a respectable amount of force with this mechanism. Her CD sales were respectable, but never amounted to the blockbuster numbers her label and industry types projected. The restaurant is very unassuming from the outside and appears to be quite small, but in fact, the main dining area opens up beyond the well stocked central bar and is a very respectable size. Synonyms fairly good, passable, decent, fair, reasonable, presentable, moderately good, not bad
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