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RESPECTABLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a decent and morally reputable manner

Example:

the film ends with the middle-aged romancers respectably married

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

respectable (deserving of esteem and respect)

Sense 2

Meaning:

To a tolerably worthy extent

Example:

he did respectably well for his age

Synonyms:

creditably; respectably

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

respectable (characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals)

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