respectable (Meaning)

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respectable (a)

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

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respectable (s)

deserving of esteem and respect

large in amount or extent or degree

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respectable (a.)

Worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable citizen.

Moderate in degree of excellence or in number; as, a respectable performance; a respectable audience.

respectable Sentence Examples

  1. The professor had earned the respectable position of dean after years of scholarly achievements.
  2. The company's earnings report presented respectable growth, surpassing market expectations.
  3. The candidate's resume outlined a respectable work history and educational credentials.
  4. The politician maintained a respectable reputation despite occasional controversies.
  5. The athlete's performance was respectable, earning him a spot on the all-star team.
  6. The store's products were of respectable quality, justifying their slightly higher prices.
  7. The neighborhood boasts respectable property values and low crime rates.
  8. The artist's latest work garnered respectable reviews, cementing their place in the art world.
  9. The school's academic standards were respectable, preparing students for higher education and the workforce.
  10. The restaurant served respectable cuisine at a reasonable price, making it a popular destination for diners.

FAQs About the word respectable

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals, deserving of esteem and respect, large in amount or extent or degreeWorthy of respect; fitted to

esteemed, reputed, prestigious,respected, estimable, distinguished, reputable, venerable, creditable, recognized

disreputable, disreputable, shadowy, shadowy, obscure, shady, undistinguished, unknown, undistinguished,shady

The professor had earned the respectable position of dean after years of scholarly achievements.

The company's earnings report presented respectable growth, surpassing market expectations.

The candidate's resume outlined a respectable work history and educational credentials.

The politician maintained a respectable reputation despite occasional controversies.