Respectable

/[ɹɪˈspɛk.tə.bl̩]/

Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

Noun

The word "respectable" can be used as adjective, adjective and noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

contemptible disrespectable unrespectable

Derived Terms

nonrespectable respectableness respectablize semirespectable superrespectable ultrarespectable

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

Related Terms

respectability respectabilize respectably respectful respective

Related Terms

decent good reputable respect respectful respective satisfactory well to do worthy

Similar Terms

considerable decent decent good nice presentable presentable reputable reputable solid upstanding upstanding worthy

Synonym Network

sizeable venerable

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