respectable
Pronunciation: [ɹɪˈspɛk.tə.bɫ̩]
The English word “respectable” has 4 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Deserving respect.
- Decent; satisfactory.
- Moderately well-to-do.
noun
- A person who is respectable.
Etymology
From respect + -able.
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