HyperDic: respectably

English > 2 senses of the word respectably:
ADVERBallrespectably, creditablyto a tolerably worthy extent
allrespectablyin a decent and morally / morally reputable manner
respectably > pronunciation
Soundsriyspeh'ktahbliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > respectably: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningTo a tolerably worthy extent.
Example"he did respectably well for his age"
Synonymcreditably
Adjectivesrespectablecharacterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
English > respectably: 2 senses > adverb 2
MeaningIn a decent and morally / morally reputable manner.
Example"the film ends with the middle-aged romancers respectably married"
Adjectivesrespectabledeserving of esteem and respect

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