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Meaning of respectable
Having a good reputation and being considered worthy of respect
Etymology of respectable
The word "respectable" has its roots in the Latin words "respectus" meaning respect and "respectare" meaning to look back at or regard, with the suffix "-able" added to form an adjective, and entered the English language in the 15th century, initially meaning worthy of respect or deserving consideration, and over time its meaning expanded to include being socially acceptable and having a good reputation
Synonyms
decent
honorable
reputable
esteemed
virtuous
moral
upright
dignified
noble
distinguished
creditable
commendable
praiseworthy
laudable
admirable
good
proper
seemly
fitting
suitable
becoming
decorous
modest
humble
unassuming
restrained
discreet
mannerly
courteous
polite
civil
refined
cultured
sophisticated
elegant
gracious
considerate
thoughtful
kind
generous
charitable
benevolent
humane
ethical
principled
just
fair
impartial
unbiased
objective
trustworthy
reliable
dependable
faithful
loyal
dedicated
devoted
Definitions
- Worthy of respect because of being good, proper, or correct
- * Having or showing a good reputation or character
Usage Examples
- She comes from a respectable family and has always been well-behaved
- * He's a respectable businessman with a good reputation in the community
- * The hotel was respectable but not luxurious
Antonyms
disreputable
shameful
disgraceful
dishonorable
unethical
immoral
corrupt
unscrupulous
dishonest
untrustworthy
unreliable
undependable
discreditable
unworthy
unprincipled
unjust
unfair
biased
prejudiced
rude
impolite
discourteous
unrefined
crude
coarse
vulgar
immoral
indecent
improper
unacceptable
unsuitable
unseemly
inappropriate