respectable

/rɪˈspɛktəbəl/
adjective
  1. Regarded by society as proper, correct, and morally acceptable.
    • Wearing a suit to the interview made him look respectable and professional.
    • They wanted to find a respectable neighborhood to raise their children.
    • She came from a respectable family with a long history in the community.
  2. Of a fairly good size, amount, or quality; adequate or acceptable.
    • The team put up a respectable fight, even though they lost the game.
    • He earned a respectable salary that allowed him to live comfortably.
    • She received a respectable score on the exam after studying hard.
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