Synonyms for RESPECTABLE
rɪˈspɛk tə bəlre·spectable

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1. respectableadjective

   Antonyms:
   disrespectable

2. respectableadjective

   His accomplishments, morals, loyalty, and stature make him a respectable person.

   Antonyms:
   disrespectable

3. respectableadjective

   Antonyms:
   disrespectable

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1. respectableadjective

   Synonyms:
   worthy, good, considerable, laudable

   Antonyms:
   unworthy, bad, unrespectable, mean, inconsiderable

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1. respectableadjective

   characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

   "a respectable woman"

   Synonyms:
   hefty, goodish, sizeable, goodly, good, honorable, healthy, estimable, tidy, sizable

   Antonyms:
   inconsiderable, unrespectable, disreputable

2. estimable, good, honorable, respectableadjective

   deserving of esteem and respect

   "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"

   Synonyms:
   dear, good, beneficial, in effect(p), unspoiled, skillful, sound, serious, effective, goodish, upright, salutary, in force(p), skilful, practiced, dependable, estimable, tidy, expert, secure, right, sizeable, healthy, proficient, full, sizable, honest, respectable, undecomposed, unspoilt, ethical, ripe, just, hefty, goodly, safe, adept, honorable, honourable, well(p), computable, near

   Antonyms:
   unrespectable, disreputable, inconsiderable

3. goodly, goodish, healthy, hefty, respectable, sizable, sizeable, tidyadjective

   large in amount or extent or degree

   "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune"

   Synonyms:
   levelheaded, good, brawny, powerful, honorable, sizable, sound, kempt, sizeable, hefty, healthy, salubrious, respectable, sinewy, ample, intelligent, estimable, goodly, goodish, level-headed, muscular, tidy, good for you(p)

   Antonyms:
   disreputable, unrespectable, inconsiderable

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1. respectableadjective

   Synonyms:
   reputable, honorable, estimable, moderate, fair, average

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1. List of paraphrases for "respectable":

   decent, reputable, respected, worthy, honourable, honorable

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1. Markus Huber:

   European equities are trading higher this morning as a very respectable European earnings season and improving growth prospects are providing investors with plenty of reasons why to favour European stocks versus Asian and U.S. ones, overall sentiment remains positive with Europe likely to continue to outperform their American peers.

2. William Ellery Channing:

   To live content with small means, to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion, to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich, to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly, to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart, to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never, in a word to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common, this is to be my symphony.

3. Catherine Jewell:

   They killed him for no reason at all. He wasn't the shooter, he was a great guy. He was very respectable. ... They did him wrong.

4. George Santayana:

   The world is not respectable; it is mortal, tormented, confused, deluded forever; but it is shot through with beauty, with love, with glints of courage and laughter; and in these, the spirit blooms timidly, and struggles to the light amid the thorns.

5. Elizabeth Barrett Browning:

   Since when was genius found respectable?