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respectable

UK
/rɪˈspɛktəbl/
US
/rɪˈspɛktəbl/

Translations

respectableadjective
more respectable
Comp.
most respectable
Super.
UK
/rɪˈspɛktəbl/
US
/rɪˈspɛktəbl/
He comes from a respectable family known for their charitable work.
Il vient d’une famille respectable connue pour ses œuvres caritatives.
Additional translations
honorableEmployé surtout pour une personne, une famille ou une réputation jugée moralement correcte.
Synonyms
upright
worthy
dignified
admirable
esteemed
reputable
honorable
virtuous
Antonyms
unrespectable
disreputable
respectablenoun
respectables
pl
UK
/rɪˈspektəbl̩/
US
/rɪˈspɛktəbəl/
Used (chiefly plural or collective) to refer to people considered socially respectable.
notableAu sens de personnes bien établies et considérées comme convenables par la société.
The town's respectables looked down on anyone who spoke too loudly in public.
Les notables de la ville méprisaient quiconque parlait trop fort en public.
Synonyms
pillar of the community
person of standing
honorable person
lady
gentleman
upstanding citizen
respectable person

Definitions

respectableadjective
Regarded by society as being good, proper, or correct.
He comes from a respectable family known for their charitable work.
Of a size, amount, or quality that is considered to be good or acceptable.
She achieved a respectable score on her final exam.
respectablenoun
A person or group of people regarded by society as good, proper, or correct.
The town's respectables looked down on anyone who spoke too loudly in public.
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