respectable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   deserving of esteem and respect

   all respectable companies give guarantees

2. 2
   adj

   characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

   a respectable woman

3. 3
   adj

   Deserving respect.

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

4. 4
   adj

   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.

5. 5
   noun

   A person who is respectable.

   They forced their way into the meetings called by the respectables; and the respectables disappeared. It was of their own respectable good pleasure that they withdrew.

6. 6
   adj

   large in amount or extent or degree

7. 7
   adj

   Moderately well-to-do.

Etymology

From respect + -able.