respectable

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui est considéré comme convenable, digne ou méritant le respect, ou qui inspire l'estime par sa conduite, son statut ou ses qualités.

Describes someone or something that is considered proper, decent, or worthy of respect.

1. Socially acceptableB2formal

   Having or showing standards of behavior that are considered morally correct and acceptable by society.

   Respectable (socialement acceptable)

   • He comes from a very respectable family.
   • She always dresses in a respectable manner for work.
   • They run a respectable business in the community.

   Synonymesadmirabledecentestimablehonorableprincipledproperreputableuprightworthy

   Antonymesdisgracefuldisreputableimpropershamefulunrespectableunseemly

2. Deserving of respectB2formal

   Worthy of being admired or esteemed because of good qualities or achievements.

   digne de respect

   • Her years of charity work make her a truly respectable person.
   • The professor is a respectable figure in the field of physics.
   • He earned a respectable reputation through his honest dealings.

   Synonymesadmirablecommendablecreditableestimablehonorablelaudablemeritoriouspraiseworthyreputableworthy

   Antonymescontemptibledespicabledishonorabledisreputableshamefulunworthy

3. Considerable in amountC1formal

   Fairly large in size, amount, or degree; significant.

   considérable

   • They made a respectable profit from the investment.
   • The company has a respectable number of employees.
   • She received a respectable salary for her position.

   Synonymesampleconsiderabledecentfairgoodlyreasonablesignificantsizablesubstantialtolerable

   Antonymesinsignificantmeagerpaltrytrivial