| Definitions of 'respectable' |
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1. (adj) respectable
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
"a respectable woman"
2. (adj) estimable, good, honorable, respectable
deserving of esteem and respect
"all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
3. (adj) goodly, goodish, healthy, hefty, respectable, sizable, sizeable, tidy
large in amount or extent or degree
"it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune"
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| Definitions of 'respectable' |
Webster 1913 Dictionary |
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1. (adj) respectable
worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable citizen
2. (adj) respectable
moderate in degree of excellence or in number; as, a respectable performance; a respectable audience
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