Respectable

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1. Adjective

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

2. Adjective

Moderate in degree of excellence or in number; as, a respectable performance; a respectable audience.

3. Adjective

large in amount or extent or degree; "it cost a considerable amount"; "a goodly amount"; "received a hefty bonus"; "a respectable sum"; "a tidy sum of money"; "a sizable fortune"
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