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- [ri-spek-tuh-buh l]
- /rɪˈspɛk tə bəl/
- /rɪˈspek.tə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-spek-tuh-buh l]
- /rɪˈspɛk tə bəl/
Definitions of respectable word
- adjective respectable worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen. 1
- adjective respectable of good social standing, reputation, etc.: a respectable neighborhood. 1
- adjective respectable suitable or good enough to be seen or used: respectable clothes; respectable language. 1
- adjective respectable of moderate excellence; fairly good; fair: a respectable performance. 1
- adjective respectable appreciable in size, number, or amount: a respectable turnout. 1
- adjective respectable socially correct, moral 1
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Origin of respectable
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; respect + -able
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Parts of speech for Respectable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
respectable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for respectable
adj respectable
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
- aperitive — aperient.
- by the book — according to the rules; in the prescribed or usual way
noun respectable
- comeliness — pleasing in appearance; attractive; fair: a comely face.
- conventionality — the quality or characteristic of being conventional, esp in behaviour, thinking, etc
- decorousness — characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.
- conventionalities — Plural form of conventionality.
- decentness — The state or quality of being decent.
adjective respectable
- crimeless — free from crime; innocent
- dignified — characterized or marked by dignity of aspect or manner; stately; decorous: dignified conduct.
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- estimable — Worthy of great respect.
- ethical — Of or relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Antonyms for respectable
adj respectable
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- abominable — Something that is abominable is very unpleasant or bad.
- adumbral — shadowy
- aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
- bosky — containing or consisting of bushes or thickets
adjective respectable
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- disrespectable — not respectable.
- flagitous — (archaic) wicked, reprehensible.
- junky — of the nature of junk; trashy.
- louche — dubious; shady; disreputable.
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