Respectable (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
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Meaning 2
Deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name".
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Meaning 3
Characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals; "a respectable woman".
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Examples
- She was a respectable woman who never spoke out of turn or caused any scandal in the small town where she lived.
- The respectable citizens of the neighborhood were shocked by the sudden appearance of a tattoo parlor on their quiet street.
- As a respectable businessman, he would never engage in any shady dealings or dishonest practices.
- The respectable matron was known for her charitable work and volunteer efforts in the community.
- Despite her troubled past, she had become a respectable member of society, earning the respect and admiration of her peers.