/ rɪˈspektəbl; NAmE / adjective
1.
considered by society to be acceptable, good or correct :
a highly respectable neighbourhood
a respectable married man
Go and make yourself look respectable.
OPP disreputable
2.
fairly good; that there is not reason to be ashamed of
SYN acceptable :
a perfectly respectable result
► re·spect·ably adverb :
respectably dressed