Respectable

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɛktəbəl/

Respectable (adjective)

  1. considered to be good, honest, or acceptable by most people
  2. fairly large or good enough in size or quality
  3. meeting the standards of behavior or appearance expected by society

Examples

  • The company has a respectable history in the industry.
  • He is known for being a respectable leader.

Common collocations: respectable reputation, respectable career, respectable sum, respectable quantity, respectable attire

Synonyms of Respectable

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Respectable

  • describing someone with a bad reputation
  • describing someone not deserving respect