respectably

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in a decent and morally reputable manner

   the film ends with the middle-aged romancers respectably married

2. 2
   adv

   to a tolerably worthy extent

   I did respectably well for my age.

3. 3
   adv

   In a respectable manner; so as to gain respect.

   A respectably attired solicitor came to read the will.

4. 4
   adv

   Moderately; pretty well.

Etymology

From respectable + -ly.