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1. respectable
adjective. ['rɪˈspɛktəbəl, riːˈspɛktəbəl'] deserving of esteem and respect.
Synonyms
- good
- honorable
- estimable
Antonyms
- dirty
- insufficient
- immodest
- dishonorable
Etymology
- -able (English)
- respect (English)
- respectus (Latin)
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Rhymes with Respectable
- undetectable
- uncollectable
- unelectable
- injectable
- detectable
- delectable
- collectible
- electable
Sentences with respectable
1. Adjective
Kindness and consideration can build your reputation as a respectable, thoughtful person.
Quotes about respectable
1. November 11, 1802, I arrived at Judge Patterson's at Lisle. This respectable family treated me with every mark of distinction and friendship, and likewise all the people did the same. I really want for words to express my gratitude.
- Deborah Sampson
2. A respectable appearance is sufficient to make people more interested in your soul
- Karl Lagerfeld
3. No, I do my torturing in the dungeon like any other respectable castle owner,
- Jeaniene Frost, Once Burned
2. respectable
adjective. ['rɪˈspɛktəbəl, riːˈspɛktəbəl'] characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals.
Synonyms
- reputable
- good
- nice
- upstanding
- worthy
- presentable
- solid
Antonyms
- unworthy
- bad
- unrespectable
- disrepute
Etymology
- -able (English)
- respect (English)
- respectus (Latin)
3. respectable
adjective. ['rɪˈspɛktəbəl, riːˈspɛktəbəl'] large in amount or extent or degree.
Synonyms
- sizeable
- considerable
- sizable
- goodly
- tidy
- goodish
- healthy
Antonyms
- improper
- improperly
- indecorous
- indecent
Etymology
- -able (English)
- respect (English)
- respectus (Latin)