Respectable

Pronunciation

• US IPA: ɹi.ˈspÉ›k.tÉ™.blÌ©

Origin

respect + -able

Full definition of respectable

Adjective

1. deserving respectHis accomplishments, morals, loyalty, and stature make him a respectable person.
2. decent; satisfactoryTurn up to the interview wearing something respectable.She plays a respectable game of chess.He got a respectable B+ on his last exam.

Antonyms

• disrespectable

Derived terms

• respectably