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respectable
01
worthy of esteem or admiration due to good character, behavior, or achievements
Examples
The respectable businessman was admired for his honesty and fairness.
02
considered to be good, correct, or acceptable by the society
Grammatical Information
Composition
Complex
qualitative
Superlative
most respectable
Comparative
more respectable
gradable
Examples
He landed a respectable job in a well-known firm, which was considered a commendable achievement by his peers.
03
considerable in size, amount, or degree
Examples
He earned a respectable salary.
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