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Definition respectable in British English

respectable adjective

adjective
/rɪˈspektəb(ə)l/
1

obeying the moral or social standards that are accepted by most people

Example

a respectable citizen

Example

She continues to lead a respectable life.

Example

He makes his living in a perfectly respectable trade.

Synonyms and related words
moral correct right
2

if an amount is respectable, it is good enough

Example

a highly respectable £15 million

Example

I took a very respectable 3 hours 57 minutes to run the marathon.

Synonyms and related words
satisfactory adequate fine
Definition respectable in British English