1 considered by society to be acceptable, good or correct:
a highly respectable neighbourhood * a respectable married man * Go and make yourself look respectable.
OPPDISREPUTABLE
2 fairly good; that there is not reason to be ashamed of:
a perfectly respectable result * Economic growth has averaged at a respectable 2.5 per cent.
respectably adverb:
respectably dressed
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