Meaning of the word respectable in English

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respectable

US /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/
UK /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/
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Adjective

1.

regarded by society as good, proper, or correct

Example:
He comes from a very respectable family.
She always dresses in a respectable manner.
2.

sufficiently good, large, or important to be impressive or noticeable

Example:
He earned a respectable amount of money last year.
The team put up a respectable performance despite losing the game.
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