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In a respectable manner
“But what had maintained me respectably was now found inadequate to the support of us both.”
In accordance with accepted standards of conduct
In a manner marked by proper behavior
“When a dispute occurs, members will resort to an authority who is a respectable figure in the community.”
Adverb for regarded by society to be good, proper or correct
“To merit prestige, a newly rich man had to begin to behave in a respectable manner.”
Adverb for renowned and recognized in a given field or domain
“He had transformed from America’s premier radical journalist into a respectable icon of his profession.”
Adverb for greater than average in size, amount, value or degree
“Mr. Moore urged that the immediate expenditure of a respectable sum of money for the augmentation of the Library was a matter of prime importance.”
Adverb for worthy of admiration or esteem
“This was a highly respectable performance by the standards of the era.”
Adverb for inoffensive in nature
“And if you disagree, he's more than willing to have a respectable conversation about it.”
Adverb for free from vulgarity or indecency
“While this book and others in the series are fictionalized biographies, they do provide a simple story with respectable content appropriate for young readers in the elementary grades.”
Adverb for dignified or diplomatic in one's dealing with others
Adverb for affectedly proper or serious
Adverb for recognized for one's experience and history in a particular field
(of a place) Adverb for pleasant
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