respectably

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Definition of respectably

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adv

In a respectable manner; so as to gain respect.

“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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adv

In a respectable manner; so as to gain respect.

“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.”
Moderately; pretty well.

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From respectable + -ly.

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