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Meaning of respectable

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

respectable

Pronunciation:[ɹi.ˈspɛk.tə.bl̩]

adjective

Definitions

  1. Deserving respect.

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

  2. Decent; satisfactory.

    Example: 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. Moderately well-to-do.