[re.spect.able] adj (1599) 1: worthy of respect: estimable
2: decent or correct in character or behavior: proper 3 a: fair in size or quantity "~ amount" b: moderately good: tolerable
4: fit to be seen: presentable "~ clothes" -- re.spect.abil.i.ty n -- re.spect.able.ness n -- re.spect.ably adv
[2]respectable n (1814): a respectable person