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, 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, 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. 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.

2. Femi Afolabi:

   A respectable man like General Buhari, I'm sure he can win, he's upright, disciplined and against corruption.

3. Scott Applewhite:

   Can I just say, with all due respect, Im willing to bet that theres no process that would be respectable on the Republican side.

4. Mark Twain:

   Virtue has never been as respectable as money.

5. Bill Jarvis:

   That return is very respectable, particularly since most independent schools don't have the resources that most colleges and universities have in terms of investment offices.