respectable

Definition

Deserving respect.

Etymology

From respect + -able.

Example Sentences

• "His accomplishments, morals, loyalty, and stature make him a respectable person."
• "In former days every tavern of repute kept such a room for its own select circle, a club, or society, of habitués, who met every evening, for a pipe and a cheerful glass. In this way all respectable burgesses, down to fifty years ago, spent their evenings."
• "Turn up to the interview wearing something respectable.  She plays a respectable game of chess.  He got a respectable B+ on his last exam."