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 respectable respectable /riːˈspɛktəbəl/

adjective

  1. () Deserving of esteem and respect  ( estimable , honorable [American] , respectable , good )
    deserving of esteem and respect
     All respectable companies give guarantees
    all respectable companies give guarantees
     Ruined the family's good name
    ruined the family's good name
  2. () Characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals  ( respectable )
    characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
     A respectable woman
    a respectable woman
  3. () Large in amount, extent or degree  ( goodish , goodly , healthy , hefty , respectable , sizable , sizeable , tidy [Informal] )
    large in amount, extent or degree
     It cost a considerable amount
    it cost a considerable amount
     A goodly amount
    a goodly amount
     Received a hefty bonus
    received a hefty bonus
     A respectable sum
    a respectable sum
     A tidy sum of money
    a tidy sum of money
     A sizable fortune
    a sizable fortune