in|spect´a|ble — in|spect «ihn SPEHKT», transitive verb. 1. to look over carefully; examine: »A dentist inspects my teeth twice a year. SYNONYM(S): scan, scrutinize. 2. to examine formally or officially: »Government officials inspect all factories and mines to… … Useful english dictionary
re|spect´a|ble|ness — re|spect|a|ble «rih SPEHK tuh buhl», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. worthy of respect; having a good reputation; honest and decent: »Respectable citizens obey the laws. His parents were poor but respectable people. SYNONYM(S): estimable. 2. fairly… … Useful english dictionary
dis|re|spect|a|ble — «DIHS rih SPEHK tuh buhl», adjective. not respectable … Useful english dictionary
un|re|spect|a|ble — «UHN rih SPEHK tuh buhl», adjective. not respectable; disreputable; dishonorable … Useful english dictionary
in|spect — «ihn SPEHKT», transitive verb. 1. to look over carefully; examine: »A dentist inspects my teeth twice a year. SYNONYM(S): scan, scrutinize. 2. to examine formally or officially: »Government officials inspect all factories and mines to make sure… … Useful english dictionary
respectable — re•spect•a•ble [[t]rɪˈspɛk tə bəl[/t]] adj. 1) worthy of respect or esteem: a respectable citizen[/ex] 2) of good social standing or reputation: a respectable neighborhood[/ex] 3) good enough to be seen or used: respectable shoes[/ex] 4) of… … From formal English to slang
Respectable — Re*spect a*ble ( ? b l), a. [F. respectable, LL. respectabilis.] 1. Worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable citizen. The respectable quarter of Sicca. J. H. Newman. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Respectableness — Respectable Re*spect a*ble ( ? b l), a. [F. respectable, LL. respectabilis.] 1. Worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable citizen. The respectable quarter of Sicca. J. H.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Respectably — Respectable Re*spect a*ble ( ? b l), a. [F. respectable, LL. respectabilis.] 1. Worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable citizen. The respectable quarter of Sicca. J. H.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
respectable — re|spect|a|ble [ rı spektəbl ] adjective * 1. ) obeying the moral or social standards that are accepted by most people: a respectable citizen She continues to lead a respectable life. He makes his living in a perfectly respectable trade. 2. ) if… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
