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respectable

res·pec·table

US/ɹɪˈspɛk.tə.bl̩/ fairly common

adjective

1.

worthy of respect

  • “a respectable woman”
2.

deserving of esteem and respect

  • “all respectable companies give guarantees”
  • “ruined the family”
3.

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”

Origin

From respect + -able.

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