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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024re•spect•a•ble /rɪˈspɛktəbəl/USA pronunciation adj. - worthy of respect:a respectable citizen.
- good enough to be used:respectable shoes.
- of moderate quality; not excellent but good:They gave a respectable performance.
- fairly large in size or amount:a respectable turnout.
re•spect•a•bil•i•ty /rɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable] re•spect•a•bly, adv. See -spec-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024re•spect•a•ble (ri spek′tə bəl),USA pronunciation adj. - 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.
re•spect′a•ble•ness, n. re•spect′a•bly, adv. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged honorable.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged middling, passable.
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