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Respectable

Worthy of respect; fitted to awaken esteem; deserving regard; hence, of good repute; not mean; as, a respectable citizen.

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Considerable 84% connected

Worthy of consideration, borne in mind, or attended to.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Considerable 84% connected

Worthy of consideration, borne in mind, or attended to.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Decent 84% connected

Suitable in words, behavior, dress, or ceremony; becoming; fit; decorous; proper; seemly; as, decent conduct; decent language.

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Decent 84% connected

Suitable in words, behavior, dress, or ceremony; becoming; fit; decorous; proper; seemly; as, decent conduct; decent language.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Nice 84% connected

Foolish; silly; simple; ignorant; also, weak; effeminate.

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Nice 84% connected

Foolish; silly; simple; ignorant; also, weak; effeminate.

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Presentable 84% connected

Capable or admitting of being presented; suitable to be exhibited, represented, or offered; fit to be brought forward or set forth; hence, fitted to…

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Presentable 84% connected

Capable or admitting of being presented; suitable to be exhibited, represented, or offered; fit to be brought forward or set forth; hence, fitted to…

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Reputable 84% connected

Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable conduct.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Reputable 84% connected

Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable conduct.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Solid 84% connected

Having the constituent parts so compact, or so firmly adhering, as to resist the impression or penetration of other bodies; having a fixed form; hard…

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Solid 84% connected

Having the constituent parts so compact, or so firmly adhering, as to resist the impression or penetration of other bodies; having a fixed form; hard…

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Honor 74% connected

Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or reverence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Honor 74% connected

Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or reverence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Honorableness 74% connected

The state of being honorable; eminence; distinction.

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Honorableness 74% connected

The state of being honorable; eminence; distinction.

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See also 6

Good 66% connected

Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; ad…

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Good 66% connected

Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; ad…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Reputable 66% connected

Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable conduct.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Reputable 66% connected

Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable conduct.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Worthy 66% connected

Having worth or excellence; possessing merit; valuable; deserving; estimable; excellent; virtuous.

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Worthy 66% connected

Having worth or excellence; possessing merit; valuable; deserving; estimable; excellent; virtuous.

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Admirable 92% connected

Fitted to excite wonder; wonderful; marvelous.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Estimable 92% connected

Capable of being estimated or valued; as, estimable damage.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Good 92% connected

Possessing desirable qualities; adapted to answer the end designed; promoting success, welfare, or happiness; serviceable; useful; fit; excellent; ad…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Goodish 92% connected

Rather good than the contrary; not actually bad; tolerable.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Goodly 92% connected

Excellently.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Healthy 92% connected

Being in a state of health; enjoying health; hale; sound; free from disease; as, a healthy chid; a healthy plant.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Hefty 92% connected

Moderately heavy.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Honorable 92% connected

Worthy of honor; fit to be esteemed or regarded; estimable; illustrious.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Sizable 92% connected

Of considerable size or bulk.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Tidy 92% connected

The wren; -- called also tiddy.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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