Respectable Definition
rĭ-spĕktə-bəl
adjective
Worthy of respect or esteem; estimable.
Webster's New World
Conforming to socially acceptable behavior, attitudes, taste, etc.; proper; correct.
Webster's New World
Fairly good in quality; of moderate excellence.
A respectable meal.
Webster's New World
Fairly large in size, number, or amount.
A stock earning a respectable dividend.
Webster's New World
Good enough to be seen, used, etc.; presentable.
A respectable pair of shoes.
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Origin of Respectable
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respect +"Ž -able
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