What is the meaning of respectable?

Characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals.
- usage: "a respectable woman"
Deserving of esteem and respect.
- usage: "all respectable companies give guarantees"; "ruined the family's good name"
- synonyms: estimable, good, honorable
Large in amount or extent or degree.
- usage: "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune"
- synonyms: goodly, goodish, healthy, hefty, sizable, sizeable, tidy

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