respectable

adjective

ri-ˈspek-tə-bəl How to pronounce respectable (audio)
Definition of respectablenext
1
as in respected
having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge no respectable dietician would advise people to eat just one kind of food

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2
as in honorable
following the accepted rules of moral conduct cheating is not a respectable thing to do under any circumstances

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3
as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste has the respectable manners of someone who was well brought up

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4
as in decent
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the artwork that we commissioned from the muralist turned out to be respectable but was not quite what we had hoped for

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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention got paid a respectable sum for speaking at our graduation

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Recent Examples of respectable After knocking down a respectable 33 percent of his 3-pointers as a freshman and 36 percent as a sophomore, the 6-foot-5 star wing has leveled up as a junior. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025 Collecting old art was posh and respectable, but in an America still scandalized by the sight of breasts, collecting modern art was outrageous. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025 The ThinkCentre's display isn't the brightest but matches the IdeaCentre in color coverage, with respectable results for Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 despite not being designed for creative-focused tasks. — PCMAG, 4 Mar. 2025 The main camera is a 200-megapixel shooter with a respectable sensor size that can grab very fine details in photos. — Ben Sin, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for respectable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for respectable
  1. honorable
  2. polite
  3. decent
  4. considerable
  5. prestigious
  6. honest
  7. proper
  8. adequate
Adjective
  • That his record is treated as honorable, rather than hushed up and relegated to the trash bin of history, is a sour commentary on heroism and distinction in modern America.
    — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The scribes of ancient Egypt were among the world’s first bureaucrats, and while scribal work was considered prestigious and honorable, a career as a scribe was also a way of evading the hardships of other forms of labor.
    — Charlie Tyson, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of honorable
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  • Though he was disappointed by the loss, Page didn't demonstrate any further wrestling tactics on Seacrest and ended the show with a polite handshake.
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • His boss and co-worker remember him as quiet, polite and professional.
    — James Bandler, ProPublica, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of polite
Adjective
  • Virginia and Begovic are competent, low-cost reserves and provide decent support to Pickford.
    — Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
  • In practice, this means ensuring your audio is clear and the video quality and lighting are good, having a decent background, finding decent actors, and editing the video for clarity and conciseness.
    — Jason Hennessey, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of decent
Adjective
  • If the past is prologue, the future will feature considerable instability.
    — Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Doing so will save you considerable cash in the long run, add to your momentum and boost your motivation.
    — Kevin Harper, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of considerable
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  • Read: Conan O’Brien understood the assignment The comedian’s staunch love for the goofiest non sequiturs means he’s guaranteed to use them on even the most prestigious stage.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The competition that followed turned Nature’s Best Photography into one of the most prestigious awards programs in the world.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of prestigious
Adjective
  • Sellers are still obliged to provide accurate and honest information.
    — Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Encourage candidates to ask questions and provide honest answers.
    — Rebecca Skilbeck, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • However, a movie can’t be a hit at the international box office without a proper theatrical release internationally.
    — Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Without proper staffing, students will be underserved and left without the accommodations they are legally entitled to receive.
    — Melanie L. Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • Historical performance shows balanced portfolios—whether in percentage form or within the risk bucket construct—have recovered losses during recessions in adequate time.
    — Chris Carosa, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Former President Joe Biden, as part of his signature agenda to combat climate change, set a goal that half of all new vehicles sold in the U.S. by 2030 would be electric, which also meant having an adequate, reliable nationwide charging infrastructure by then.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
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