adj
respectable
rih-SPEHK-tuh-bl
adj
1
Regarded well by others; proper and decent in behavior or appearance.
"She comes from a respectable family with no history of scandal."
"He wore a respectable suit to the interview."
2
Fairly good in size, quality, or amount; decent though not outstanding.
"The team put up a respectable score despite losing the match."
"He earns a respectable salary as a mid-level manager."
How to Use Respectable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDecent and proper — either in reputation, or in the sense of "good enough to be taken seriously."
Common pairings
a respectable distance
respectable results
perfectly respectable
Word Forms
more respectable comparative, respectables plural, most respectable superlative
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Etymology
From respect plus -able, meaning literally "worthy of respect."