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respectably

/rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

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adverb

/rɪˈspek.tə.bli/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «в социально приемлемой, приличной или достойной уважения манере». Описывает действия или поведение, соответствующие нормам приличия или хорошей репутации.

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.

    ruДостойно

    • 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.

    Synonymsadequatelydecentlyfairlymoderatelypassablyreasonablysatisfactorilytolerably

    Antonymsdisgracefullypoorlyshamefully

  2. In a decent and morally upright mannerB2formal

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

    ruПорядочно

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

    Synonymsdecentlyethicallyhonorablymorallyproperlyrighteouslyuprightlyvirtuously

    Antonymsdishonorablydisreputablyimmorallyimproperlyindecentlyunethically

Forms
  • more respectably comparative form
  • most respectably superlative form
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