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respectable

/rɪˈspektəbl/
re · spect · a · ble rɪ · ˈspek · tə · bl
English Definition
adj. regarded by society as good or proper
中文释义
体面的，值得尊敬的
Significado en Español
respetable, decente
한국어 뜻
존경할 만한, 품위 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đáng kính, đứng đắn
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Example Sentence

He comes from a respectable family.

他来自一个体面的家庭。

Synonyms
decent honorable reputable
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “respectable”:

  1. A disreputable
  2. B dishonorable
  3. C shameful
  4. D reputable
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D — reputable. “respectable” means adj. regarded by society as good or proper

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He held a ______ job and lived in a quiet, tidy little neighborhood.

  1. A shameful
  2. B respectable
  3. C disgraceful
  4. D shady
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B — respectable. “respectable” means adj. regarded by society as good or proper

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Common questions about “respectable”

What does “respectable” mean?

respectable — adj. regarded by society as good or proper. In Chinese: 体面的，值得尊敬的.

How do you pronounce “respectable”?

respectable is pronounced /rɪˈspektəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · spect · a · ble.

How do you use “respectable” in a sentence?

He comes from a respectable family. (他来自一个体面的家庭。)

What are synonyms for “respectable”?

decent, honorable, reputable — all close in meaning to respectable (adj. regarded by society as good or proper).

Is “respectable” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. respectable appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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