Synonyms for Respectable
Definition of 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"
16 synonyms found
Writing tips for "respectable"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like considerable, decent, estimable can replace "respectable" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"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