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spectable

spectable is the pronunciation spelling of respectable.

Meaning of respectable

Adjective

respectable (comparative more respectable, superlative most respectable)

  1. Deserving respect.
    • His accomplishments, morals, loyalty, and stature make him a respectable person.
  2. Decent; satisfactory.
    • Turn up to the interview wearing something respectable. She plays a respectable game of chess. He got a respectable B+ on his last exam.
  3. Moderately well-to-do.

See all 4 meanings of respectable

Forms of spectable

comparativemore spectable
superlativemost spectable
alternative form'spectable

Origin of spectable

By aphesis.

Questions about spectable

What is spectable the pronunciation spelling of?
Spectable is the pronunciation spelling of respectable.

Words near spectable in the dictionary

  1. specs up
  2. specsmanship
  3. spect
  4. spect-actor
  5. spect-actors
  6. spectable
  7. spectabulous
  8. spectacle
  9. spectacle case
  10. spectacle cases
  11. spectacled

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