— respectableness , n. — respectably , adv.
/ri spek"teuh beuhl/ , adj.
1. worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen.
2. of good social standing, reputation, etc.: a respectable neighborhood.
3. suitable or good enough to be seen or used: respectable clothes; respectable language.
4. of moderate excellence; fairly good; fair: a respectable performance.
5. appreciable in size, number, or amount: a respectable turnout.
[ 1580-90; RESPECT + -ABLE ]
Syn. 1. honorable. 4. middling, passable.