respectable
adjectives
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
"a respectable woman"
is derived from
antonym
is similar to
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
"from a decent family"; "a nice girl"
see also
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
"good news from the hospital"; "a good report card"; "when she was good she was very very good"; "a good knife is one good for cutting"; "this stump will make a good picnic table"; "a good check"; "a good joke"; "a good exterior paint"; "a good secretary"; "a good dress for the office"
see also
having a good reputation
"a reputable business"; "a reputable scientist"; "a reputable wine"
see also
having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
"a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause"
deserving of esteem and respect
"all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
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