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respectable

/ɹɪˈspɛktəbəl/
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Adverb:respectably
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respectable Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct in character, behavior, or appearance; worthy of esteem.

Example

"She comes from a respectable family and has always maintained an impeccable reputation in the community."

2

Fairly good, large, or significant in size, amount, or quality; satisfactory enough to merit approval.

Example

"The candidate earned a respectable number of votes despite entering the race late in the season."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'respectable' (worthy of esteem or decently good), 'respectful' (showing polite deference toward others), and 'respective' (belonging separately to each previously mentioned person or thing).

• Rhymes for respectable

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French 'respectable' or Medieval Latin 'respectabilis', from Latin 'respectare' ('to look back at, regard'), frequentative of 'respicere'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Respectable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/respectable
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