respectable
respectable /riːˈspɛktəbəl/
adjective
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(
)
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
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(
)
Characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
(
respectable
)
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
A respectable woman
a respectable woman
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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