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respectable

 

[ rɪˈspɛktəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in society

Regarded by society as being good, proper, or correct; having qualities of honor, decency, and integrity.

Synonyms

dignified, honorable, reputable, upstanding

Examples of usage

  • He is a respectable member of the community.
  • She comes from a respectable family.
  • The company has a respectable reputation.
Context #2 | Adjective

in appearance

Having a good appearance or character; fit to be seen or to be associated with.

Synonyms

decent, neat, presentable, tidy

Examples of usage

  • She wore a respectable dress to the party.
  • He made a respectable effort in his presentation.

Translations

Translations of the word "respectable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 respeitável

🇮🇳 सम्माननीय

🇩🇪 respektabel

🇮🇩 terhormat

🇺🇦 шанований

🇵🇱 szanowany

🇯🇵 尊敬すべき (そんけいすべき)

🇫🇷 respectable

🇪🇸 respetable

🇹🇷 saygıdeğer

🇰🇷 존경할 만한

🇸🇦 محترم

🇨🇿 vážený

🇸🇰 vážený

🇨🇳 值得尊敬的 (zhídé zūnjìng de)

🇸🇮 spoštovan

🇮🇸 virðingarverður

🇰🇿 құрметті

🇬🇪 პატივსაცემი (pativsacemi)

🇦🇿 hörmətli

🇲🇽 respetable

Etymology

The word 'respectable' originated from the Latin word 'respectabilis', meaning 'worthy of respect'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass qualities of honor, decency, and integrity, both in social standing and appearance.

See also: disrespect, disrespectful, disrespectfully, disrespectfulness, disrespects, respect, respectability, respected, respectful, respectfully, respectfulness, respecting, respective, respectively.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,253 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.