I. rə̇ˈspektəbəl, rēˈs- adjective
Etymology: respect (II) + -able
1. : worthy of note : having claims to consideration : of consequence
everything relating to bulls is popular and respectable in Thebes — P.B.Shelley
2. : worthy of esteem or deference : estimable , respected
a highly respectable authority
3.
a. : decent in behavior or character : morally estimable
a respectable innkeeper
b. : exhibiting respect for the decencies or proprieties : conventionally correct in conduct
many persons find it easier to be good than respectable
4. : being such to a significant degree : tolerable: as
a. : fair in size or quantity
a respectable amount
a respectable volume of work
b. : moderately good : pleasing but not exceptional
a house with a respectable view
a respectable performance
5. : decent in appearance or standing : presentable
a respectable coat
a respectable address
• re·spect·able·ness -nə̇s noun -es
• re·spect·ably -blē, -bli adverb
II. noun
( -s )
: a respectable person