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respectable

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adjective (a)

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals(adj.all)

Example:
A respectable woman.

Antonym:
unrespectable

source: wordnet30
Worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable citizen.(adjective)

source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

deserving of esteem and respect(adj.all)

Example:
All respectable companies give guarantees.

Synonym:
estimable, good, honorable

source: wordnet30
large in amount or extent or degree(adj.all)

Example:
A respectable sum.

Synonym:
goodish, goodly, healthy, hefty, sizable, sizeable, tidy

source: wordnet30

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