respectable

respectable is a 11-letter English word with 5 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable citizen. Face value is 17 in Scrabble and 21 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

11 letters · Scrabble 17 · Words With Friends 21 · 5 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable citizen.
2. adjective. Moderate in degree of excellence or in number; as, a respectable performance; a respectable audience.
3. adjective. large in amount or extent or degree

   "it cost a considerable amount"

   "a goodly amount"

   Synonyms: goodish, goodly, healthy, hefty, sizable, sizeable, tidy

4. adjective. deserving of esteem and respect

   "all respectable companies give guarantees"

   "ruined the family's good name"

   Synonyms: estimable, good, honorable

5. adjective. characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

   "a respectable woman"

Synonyms

goodish, goodly, healthy, hefty, sizable, sizeable, tidy, estimable, good, honorable

Common word forms

respectableness

Words from these letters

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