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respectable

adjective

large in amount or extent or degree

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
B1

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adjective

  1. large in amount or extent or degree

    “it cost a considerable amount”

adjective

  1. deserving of esteem and respect

    “all respectable companies give guarantees”

adjective

  1. characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

    “a respectable woman”

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Example Sentences

it cost a considerable amount
a goodly amount
received a hefty bonus
a respectable sum
a tidy sum of money
all respectable companies give guarantees
ruined the family's good name
a respectable woman

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