respectably

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas in einer sozial akzeptablen, anständigen oder ehrenhaften Weise geschieht oder dass jemand Ansehen und gute Reputation genießt; beschreibt Handlungen oder Verhaltensweisen, die den Normen des Anstands oder eines guten Rufs entsprechen.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that is socially acceptable, decent, or worthy of respect." It describes actions or behaviors that conform to standards of propriety or good reputation.

1. To a reasonably good extentB2formal

   In a way that is acceptable or fairly good, though not outstanding.

   Ordentlich

   • He performed respectably in the competition, finishing in the top half.
   • The team played respectably despite losing the match.
   • She scored respectably on the exam, given the difficulty of the material.

   Synonymeadequatelydecentlyfairlymoderatelypassablyreasonablysatisfactorilytolerably

   Antonymedisgracefullypoorlyshamefully

2. In a decent and morally upright mannerB2formal

   In a way that shows good moral character, decency, and social propriety.

   anständig

   • He always conducts himself respectably in public.
   • They raised their children to behave respectably and honestly.
   • She dressed respectably for the formal dinner.

   Synonymedecentlyethicallyhonorablymorallyproperlyrighteouslyuprightlyvirtuously

   Antonymedishonorablydisreputablyimmorallyimproperlyindecentlyunethically