respectably

CEFRB2

/riˈspɛktəbli/

adverb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    In a way that is proper, acceptable, or worthy of respect.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    Moderately; pretty well.

Examples

  • Despite the small budget, the movie performed quite respectably.

  • He acted mostly respectably while he was a guest in our house.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meaning

  1. In a respectable manner; so as to gain respect.

More examples

In context

  • She dressed respectably for her job interview at the bank.

  • A respectably attired solicitor came to read the will.

  • The house was built in Elizabeth’s time, and is a large, regular brick building—heavy, but respectably looking, and has many good rooms.

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Origin

adverb

From respectable + -ly.