Respectable

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɛktəbəl/

Definitions of respectable

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, indicating a quality or attribute

Example Sentences

A1 She is a respectable woman who always helps her neighbors.

A2 The town has a few respectable restaurants that serve delicious food.

B1 In order to be successful in business, it is important to maintain a respectable reputation.

B2 His respectable demeanor and professional attitude earned him the promotion.

C1 The company has a long history of maintaining respectable ethical standards.

C2 The author is known for producing respectable works of literature that have won numerous awards.

Examples of respectable in a Sentence

formal The candidate had a respectable background in law before running for office.

informal She comes from a respectable family with a long history in the community.

slang That new restaurant is pretty respectable, I heard the food is amazing.

figurative His respectable demeanor hid the fact that he was actually quite rebellious.

Grammatical Forms of respectable

• past tense: respected
• plural: respectables
• comparative: more respectable
• superlative: most respectable
• present tense: respect
• future tense: will respect
• perfect tense: have respected
• continuous tense: is respecting
• singular: respectable
• positive degree: respectable
• infinitive: to respect
• gerund: respecting
• participle: respected

Origin and Evolution of respectable

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'respectable' originated from the Latin word 'respectabilis', which is derived from the verb 'respectare' meaning 'to look back at or regard'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone deserving respect or esteem, the word 'respectable' evolved to also mean socially or morally upright and decent in behavior.