Respectable

adjective

[ɹi.ˈspɛk.tə.bl̩]

Word Frequency: 6.0

Definitions

1.adjectiveDeserving respect.

"His accomplishments, morals, loyalty, and stature make him a respectable person."

2.adjectiveDecent; satisfactory.

"Turn up to the interview wearing something respectable. She plays a respectable game of chess. He got a respectable B+ on his last exam."

3.adjectiveModerately well-to-do.

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