adv ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a respectable manner; so as to gain respect.

   "A respectably attired solicitor came to read the will."

2. 2
   Moderately; pretty well.

Adverb

1. 1
   in a decent and morally reputable manner wordnet
2. 2
   to a tolerably worthy extent wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

creditablycreditablydecentlyfairlyhonorablymoderately

Example

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"A respectably attired solicitor came to read the will."

Etymology

From respectable + -ly.

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