respectably
respectably · more respectably · most respectably
In a respectable mannerIn a respectable manner; so as to gain respect.
US/ɹispˈɛktəbli/
Meaning
2 sensesIn a respectable manner; so as to gain respect.
A respectably attired solicitor came to read the will.
Moderately; pretty well.
More definitions
- in a decent and morally reputable manner
- to a tolerably worthy extent
Translations
3 languagesForms
more respectably, most respectably| Comparative | more respectably Lesson |
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| Superlative | most respectably |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- to a tolerably worthy extent:creditably
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb