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