Respectable Definition
respectable
- adjective
- characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals; "a respectable woman"
- deserving of esteem and respect; "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
- 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"
"Respectable" in song lyrics
See how respectable is used in real songs:
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"And I dont care if that girl is refined and respectable"
Apathy — Earth Girls Are Easy -
"You try to be white and its very respectable"
Aztlan Underground — Decolonize -
"And we got underground cats who are trying to be different... That's respectable"
Classified — The Final Time
Words that rhyme with respectable
Usage tips for "respectable"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "respectable" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for respectable to find words that pair well.