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- [ri-spek-tuh-buh l]
- /rɪˈspɛk tə bəl/
- /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-spek-tuh-buh l]
- /rɪˈspɛk tə bəl/
Definitions of respectably word
- adjective respectably worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen. 1
- adjective respectably of good social standing, reputation, etc.: a respectable neighborhood. 1
- adjective respectably suitable or good enough to be seen or used: respectable clothes; respectable language. 1
- adjective respectably of moderate excellence; fairly good; fair: a respectable performance. 1
- adjective respectably appreciable in size, number, or amount: a respectable turnout. 1
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Origin of respectably
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 Respectably
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
respectably 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.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
respectably usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for respectably
adv respectably
- befittingly — suitable; proper; becoming: planned with a befitting sense of majesty.
- benevolently — characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
- benignly — having a kindly disposition; gracious: a benign king.
- charitably — generous in donations or gifts to relieve the needs of indigent, ill, or helpless persons, or of animals: a charitable man giving much money to feed the poor.
- conscientiously — governed by conscience; controlled by or done according to one's inner sense of what is right; principled: She's a conscientious judge, who does not let personal prejudices influence her decisions.
adverb respectably
- creditably — bringing or deserving credit, honor, reputation, or esteem.
- duteously — In a duteous manner.
- equitably — In an equitable manner.
- evenhandedly — In an evenhanded manner.
- honorably — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
Antonyms for respectably
adverb respectably
- worthlessly — In a worthless manner.
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