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re‧spect‧a‧ble
1 someone who is respectable behaves in a way that is considered socially acceptable : 
hard-working, respectable peoplea respectable family Put a tie on - it'll make you look more respectable.
hard-working, respectable peoplea respectable familyPut a tie on - it'll make you look more respectable.2 good or satisfactory [= decent]: a respectable income Her exam results were respectable enough.
a respectable incomeHer exam results were respectable enough. —respectably adverb
—respectability noun [uncountable]
WORD FOCUS: good noun [uncountable]WORD FOCUS: good very good: excellent, fantastic, wonderful, great, terrific, neat American English, superb, amazing, outstanding, brilliant, impressive, fine, first-class, out of this world
of good quality: high quality, top quality, superior, deluxe, classy
morally good: decent, virtuous, respectable, honourable British English/honorable American English, upright, beyond reproach
➔ See also good
