RESPECTABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for RESPECTABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “respectable”? Find 35 synonyms and 30 related words for “respectable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Respectable” are: goodish, goodly, healthy, hefty, sizable, sizeable, tidy, estimable, good, honorable, reputable, of good repute, upright, honest, honourable, trustworthy, above board, worthy, decent, virtuous, admirable, well bred, clean-living, proper, decorous, well known, recognized, acclaimed, esteemed, acknowledged, passable, fair, reasonable, presentable, not bad

Respectable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Respectable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “respectable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Adequate or acceptable in number, size, or amount.
• Regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct.
• Deserving of esteem and respect.
• Large in amount or extent or degree.
• (of a person's appearance, clothes, or behaviour) decent or presentable.
• Of some merit or importance.
• Characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals.

Synonyms of "Respectable" as an adjective (35 Words)

above board	Appearing earlier in the same text.
acclaimed	Publicly praised; celebrated. An acclaimed artist.
acknowledged	Recognized as being good or important. He s an acknowledged expert in the field.
admirable	Inspiring admiration or approval. He has one admirable quality he is totally honest.
clean-living	Morally pure.
decent	Decently clothed. A decent high necked dress.
decorous	According with custom or propriety. The tete a tete was decorous in the extreme.
esteemed	Having an illustrious reputation; respected. Our esteemed leader.
estimable	Deserving of esteem and respect. Estimable assets.
fair	Hit between the foul lines. By fair means or foul.
good	Morally admirable. Had a good workout.
goodish	Fairly large. A goodish wine.
goodly	Attractive, excellent, or admirable. A goodly amount.
healthy	Indicating or promoting good health. A healthy appetite.
hefty	Of considerable weight and size. Received a hefty bonus.
honest	Marked by truth. He d made an honest mistake.
honorable	Worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect. An honorable man.
honourable	Worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect. The young man s intentions had been honourable.
not bad	Capable of harming.
of good repute	Having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified.
passable	Able to be passed or traversed or crossed. The road was passable with care.
presentable	Fit to be seen. Presentable clothes.
proper	(of a person) good-looking. He is a proper youth.
reasonable	Able to reason logically. No reasonable person could have objected.
recognized	Generally approved or compelling recognition. A recognized authority.
reputable	Having a good reputation. A reputable wine.
sizable	Large in amount or extent or degree. A sizable fortune.
sizeable	Fairly large. A sizeable apartment.
tidy	Of hair neat and tidy. His scrupulously tidy apartment.
trustworthy	Worthy of trust or belief. A trustworthy report.
upright	Upright in position or posture. An upright post.
virtuous	In a state of sexual virginity. She considered herself very virtuous because she neither drank nor smoked.
well bred	In good health especially after having suffered illness or injury.
well known	Wise or advantageous and hence advisable.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. A worthy cause.

Usage Examples of "Respectable" as an adjective

• A respectable woman.
• All respectable companies give guarantees.
• A respectable botanical text.
• A respectable sum.
• America's GDP grew by a respectable 2.6 per cent.
• They thought the stage no life for a respectable lady.
• A perfectly respectable pair of pyjamas.

Associations of "Respectable" (30 Words)

achievement	A representation of a coat of arms with all the adjuncts to which a bearer of arms is entitled. To reach this stage is a great achievement.
admirable	Arousing or deserving respect and approval. His taste was impeccable his health admirable.
award	An amount of money given as an official payment, compensation, or grant. A 1 5 per cent pay award.
commendable	Worthy of high praise. He showed commendable restraint.
compliment	Praise (something) politely. Prince George expected to be complimented with a seat in the royal coach.
creditable	Worthy of often limited commendation. The student s effort on the essay though not outstanding was creditable.
deserve	Do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or punishes as appropriate. We didn t deserve to win.
deservedly	As deserved. A deservedly popular sitcom.
desirable	A desirable person or thing. You re a very desirable woman.
dignity	The quality of being worthy of esteem or respect. He bowed with great dignity.
emeritus	Honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining your title along with the additional title emeritus as in professor emeritus. The National Gallery s director emeritus.
estimable	Deserving of respect or high regard. She was shown into that estimable woman s presence.
fame	The state of being known or talked about by many people, especially on account of notable achievements. Winning the Olympic title has brought her fame and fortune.
gratefully	In a thankful manner; with thanks. They smiled gratefully at her understanding.
honorable	Worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect. An honorable man.
honorary	Of a person holding an honorary title or position. An honorary fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
honored	Having an illustrious reputation; respected.
influential	An influential person. An influential newspaper.
laudable	(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation. Laudable though the aim might be the results have been criticized.
merit	The intrinsic rights and wrongs of a case, outside of any other considerations. Work of great merit.
praiseworthy	Deserving approval and admiration. A significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence.
prestigious	Having an illustrious reputation; respected. A prestigious author.
reputable	Having a good reputation. A reputable business.
reputation	The state of being held in high esteem and honor. His reputation was tarnished by allegations of bribery.
repute	Be generally regarded to be or as being (but not definitely the case. The waters of the fountain are reputed to have healing properties.
respected	Deeply admired or esteemed. A respected academic.
respectful	Feeling or showing deference and respect. Respectful behavior.
venerable	Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character. A venerable sage with white hair and beard.
worthiness	The quality of deserving attention or respect. Doubts about the worthiness of writing novels.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. Behavior worthy of reprobation.