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Respectable Common

Origin: Latin suffix -able

Respectable has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Adjective
1

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

"a respectable woman"

2

deserving of esteem and respect

"all respectable companies give guarantees"

"ruined the family's good name"

3

large in amount or extent or degree

"it cost a considerable amount"

"a goodly amount"

"received a hefty bonus"

"a respectable sum"

"a tidy sum of money"

"a sizable fortune"

4

Deserving respect.

"After years of hard work and ethical leadership, she was widely regarded as a respectable figure in her community."

Example Sentences
"a respectable woman" adjective
"all respectable companies give guarantees" adjective
"ruined the family's good name" adjective
"it cost a considerable amount" adjective
"a goodly amount" adjective
"received a hefty bonus" adjective
"a respectable sum" adjective
"a tidy sum of money" adjective
"a sizable fortune" adjective
See Also
good reputable worthy respectablize respectability gain respectful honorable
Related Terms
Antonyms
unrespectable
Rhyming Words
ble able roble ruble doble fable bible buble amble gable sable noble coble moble cable table bable kable mable viable
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