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- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
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definition 1: |
displaying good breeding, manners, or character.
In the 1800s, a respectable woman would never smoke cigarettes.Her second husband had been a respectable man who was kind to her and her children.- synonyms:
- honest, proper, upright, well-bred
- antonyms:
- ill-bred, sordid, uncouth
- similar words:
- aboveboard, decent, decorous, dependable, genteel, ladylike, principled, reliable, savory, seemly, trustworthy, truthful, virtuous, well-behaved
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definition 2: |
of good reputation or social standing.
Her mother wished her to marry a respectable gentleman from a good family.- synonyms:
- reputable
- antonyms:
- disreputable
- similar words:
- dependable, nice, praiseworthy, reliable, savory, solid, unsullied, untainted, untarnished
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definition 3: |
acceptable in quality or quantity.
He has a respectable, but not excellent, batting average.I'm making a respectable income now.
- synonyms:
- ample, decent, passable, tolerable
- antonyms:
- disreputable, poor, unrespectable
- similar words:
- acceptable, adequate, all right, fair, moderate, satisfactory, sufficient
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definition 4: |
worthy of respect.
She has a very respectable job as head of the nursing staff.- synonyms:
- estimable, honorable
- antonyms:
- disreputable, unrespectable
- similar words:
- acceptable, admirable, considerable, decent, deserving, esteemed, praiseworthy, venerable, worthy
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related words: |
creditable, dignified, favorable, gentle, honest, laudable, nice, passable, presentable, righteous, tasteful, tidy |
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derivation: |
respectably (adv.) |
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