respectable
word
/ɹiˈspɛktəbəɫ/
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/ɹɪspˈɛktəbəl/
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Definition
Someone or something that is considered good, honest, and worthy of respect. It can also describe something fairly large in amount or degree.
Usage & Nuances
'Respectable' is formal or neutral, often used to praise someone's reputation or to say something is a fairly good size. Don't confuse with 'respectful' (showing respect to others). Common collocations: 'a respectable job', 'a respectable amount', 'from a respectable family'.
Spanish: respetablePortuguese (BR): respeitávelPortuguese (PT): respeitávelChinese (Simplified): 体面的 - 受人尊敬的Chinese (Traditional): 體面的 - 受人尊敬的Hindi: सम्मानजनकArabic: محترمBengali: সম্মানজনক - মান্যRussian: уважаемый - солидныйJapanese: 立派な - 尊敬できるVietnamese: đáng kính trọng - khá lớnKorean: 존경할 만한 - 상당한Turkish: saygın - hatırı sayılırUrdu: قابل احترام - معقول (مقدار)Indonesian: terhormat - lumayan
Example Sentences
He has a respectable job in the city.
basic
She comes from a respectable family.
basic
That is a respectable amount of money.
basic
After years of hard work, he has built a respectable reputation.
natural
That restaurant is small but has a respectable menu.
natural
You made a respectable effort, even if you didn't win.
natural