About The Word Respectable
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Respectable
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What's The Definition Of Respectable?
[adj] large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune"
[adj] deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name" [adj] worthy of respect; "a respectable woman" Synonyms | Synonyms for Respectable: considerable | decent | estimable | fair | good | goodish | goodly | hefty | honorable | nice | presentable | reputable | sizable | sizeable | tidy | worthy Related Terms | Find terms related to Respectable: See Also | Respectable In Webster's Dictionary \Re*spect"a*ble\ (-?-b'l), a. [F. respectable, LL.
respectabilis.]
1. Worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving
regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable
citizen. ``The respectable quarter of Sicca.'' --J. H.
Newman.
No government, any more than an individual, will
long be respected, without being truly respectable.
--Madison.
2. Moderate in degree of excellence or in number; as, a
respectable performance; a respectable audience.
--{Re*spect"a*ble*ness},n. -- {Re*spect"a*bly}, adv.
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