respectability

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˌspɛktəˈbɪlɪti/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun honorableness by virtue of being respectable and having a good reputation

Etymology

From respect + -ability.

In classic literature

Synonyms

reputability

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
honorableness
Narrower (hyponyms)
decency
Opposite (antonyms)
unrespectability

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