Cool MateMeaning of Respectable
Worthy of respect or esteem; having a good reputation.
In simple words: Having a good reputation or being considered good by society.
Respectable in a sentence
- She comes from a respectable family known for their charitable work.
- His respectable career has earned him numerous awards and recognitions.
- It's important to maintain a respectable appearance in professional settings.
- They gave a respectable donation to support local schools.
- The respectable conduct of the team impressed all the attendees.
How to use Respectable
Used to describe people or things that are considered proper or worthy of respect. Avoid in overly formal contexts; use 'commendable' instead.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'respect' plus 'able' - able to earn respect.
Related words
Collocations with Respectable
- respectable job
- respectable income
- respectable behavior
- respectable reputation
- respectable background
Synonyms for Respectable
- reputable
- esteemed
- admirable
- honorable
- distinguished
Opposites of Respectable
- disreputable
- unrespectable
- ignoble
Common mistakes with Respectable
- Confused with 'respectful' which means showing respect.
- Overused to describe trivial matters instead of significant ones.
- Using it in a sarcastic tone when context is serious.
Respectable appears in
Respectable in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
محترم
شخص له سمعة طيبة أو يعتبر جيدًا في المجتمع.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সম্মানযোগ্য
যার ভালো সুনাম আছে বা সমাজ যাকে ভালো বলে মনে করে।
- GermanDeutsch
angesehen, respektabel, anständig
Heißt einfach, dass man einen guten Ruf hat oder dass die Leute gut über einen denken.
- SpanishEspañol
Respetable
Que tiene buena reputación o que la sociedad lo considera bueno.
- Persianفارسی
قابل احترام، آبرومند
کسی که جامعه براش ارزش قائله یا بهش احترام میذاره.
- FrenchFrançais
Respectable
Qui a une bonne réputation ou qui est considéré comme bien par la société.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सम्माननीय
अच्छी प्रतिष्ठा वाला या समाज द्वारा अच्छा माना जाने वाला।
- ItalianItaliano
Rispetto
Avere una buona reputazione o essere considerato una brava persona dalla società.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Respeitável
Que tem boa reputação ou é considerado bom pela sociedade.
- RussianРусский
Уважаемый, почтенный
Имеющий хорошую репутацию или считающийся хорошим в обществе.
- Urduاردو
معزز، قابل احترام
اچھی شہرت والا یا معاشرے میں اچھا سمجھا جانے والا۔
- Chinese中文
体面的, 值得尊敬的
在社会上名声好，被认为是好的。
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Frequently asked questions about Respectable
What does Respectable mean?
Having a good reputation or being considered good by society.
What is the definition of Respectable?
Worthy of respect or esteem; having a good reputation.
How do you use Respectable in a sentence?
She comes from a respectable family known for their charitable work.
Can you give another example of Respectable?
His respectable career has earned him numerous awards and recognitions.
What are synonyms for Respectable?
Common alternatives include reputable, esteemed, admirable, honorable, distinguished.
What is the opposite of Respectable?
Opposite meanings include disreputable, unrespectable, ignoble.
What words go with Respectable?
It commonly pairs with respectable job, respectable income, respectable behavior, respectable reputation, respectable background.
What are common mistakes when using Respectable?
Confused with 'respectful' which means showing respect. Overused to describe trivial matters instead of significant ones. Using it in a sarcastic tone when context is serious.
How do you pronounce Respectable?
US: //rɪˈspɛktəbl//, UK: //rɪˈspɛktəbl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Respectable?
Used to describe people or things that are considered proper or worthy of respect. Avoid in overly formal contexts; use 'commendable' instead.