Associations to the word «Respectable»
Noun
- Tradesman
- Looking
- Aged
- Clergyman
- Prostitute
- Lodging
- Gentleman
- Worthy
- Prostitution
- Profession
- Steady
- Citizen
- Merchant
- Render
- Countenance
- Reputation
- Virtue
- Clothes
- Clerk
- Manner
- Rbi
- Hat
- Businessman
- Mel
- Mistress
- Batting
- Society
- Tweed
- Matron
- Landlady
- Clean
- Shopkeeper
- Gull
- Governess
- Propriety
- Vagabond
- Housekeeper
- Frock
- Burgher
- Brothel
- Scoundrel
- Footman
- Parentage
- Waistcoat
- Coachman
- Connexion
- Brahmin
- Bourgeois
- Calgary
- Kim
- Bookseller
- Capitalist
- Antiquary
- Landlord
- Outsider
Adjective
Wiktionary
RESPECTABLE, adjective. Deserving respect.
RESPECTABLE, adjective. Decent; satisfactory.
Dictionary definition
RESPECTABLE, adjective. Characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals; "a respectable woman".
RESPECTABLE, adjective. Deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name".
RESPECTABLE, adjective. Large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.