Respectable meaning

What does “respectable” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“respectable” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals.

respectable

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
“a respectable woman”
Oppositesunrespectable
deserving of esteem and respect
“all respectable companies give guarantees”
“ruined the family's good name”
Synonymsestimable good honorable
large in amount or extent or degree
“it cost a considerable amount”
“a goodly amount”
Synonymsgoodly goodish healthy hefty sizable sizeable tidy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University