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respectable (adj.)

"worthy of esteem," 1580s; see respect (v.) + -able. Sense of "having an honest reputation" is from 1755. That of "occupying a fairly good position in society" is c. 1800. Related: Respectably.

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Definitions of respectable from WordNet

respectable (adj.)
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals;
a respectable woman
respectable (adj.)
deserving of esteem and respect;
all respectable companies give guarantees
Synonyms: estimable / good / honorable
respectable (adj.)
large in amount or extent or degree;
a respectable sum
Synonyms: goodly / goodish / healthy / hefty / sizable / sizeable / tidy
From wordnet.princeton.edu