respectable

Definition

  • adjective: considered to be good, correct, or acceptable
  • adjective: worthy of 'respect'
  • synonyms: estimable, honorable, presentable

Examples

  • Her grades were 'respectable' [='satisfactory'] but not great.

  • She makes a 'respectable' [='decent'] salary.

  • She comes from a very 'respectable' family.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'd get the standard lecture about... ...how she never did that stuff when she was a kid. Look, I think the woman was born a nun. She's just trying to keep you respectable. She's not doing a very good job. Terrible. WOMAN: Save the clock tower. Save the clock tower. Mayor Wilson is sponsoring (..)
    1985 Back to the Future