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respectable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈspɛktəbəl/ · UK /rɪˈspektəbəl/

respectable means: Good enough to be acceptable or fairly impressive.

adjective

GOOD ENOUGHB2

Good enough to be acceptable or fairly impressive.

  • She earned a respectable score.
  • The business made a respectable profit last year.
  • Wear something respectable to the interview.

Similar words: decent, satisfactory, reasonable, presentable

Opposites: poor, unsatisfactory

Common phrases: respectable score, respectable result, respectable amount

DESERVING RESPECTB2

Deserving a good opinion because of honest behaviour, good character, or achievements.

  • He is a respectable member of the community.
  • She built a respectable reputation through years of honest work.
  • They came from a respectable family.

Similar words: decent, honourable, reputable

Opposites: disreputable

Common phrases: respectable person, respectable family, respectable citizen

Questions about respectable

What does respectable mean?

Good enough to be acceptable or fairly impressive.

What is respectable in other languages?

Türkçe: iyi sayılır · Español: aceptable · Français: honorable · Deutsch: ordentlich · Italiano: discreto · 日本語: まずまずの

How do you pronounce respectable?

In American English /rɪˈspɛktəbəl/; in British English /rɪˈspektəbəl/.

How do you use respectable in a sentence?

She earned a respectable score. The business made a respectable profit last year.

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