Added 9 October 2026
respectable
adjective
In Latin: reverendus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). More about respectable at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Deserving respect.
His accomplishments, morals, loyalty, and stature make him a respectable person.
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Decent; satisfactory.
Turn up to the interview wearing something respectable. She plays a respectable game of chess. He got a respectable B+ on his last exam.
- Moderately well-to-do.
noun
- A person who is respectable.