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respectably

adverb

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adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English respectable Middle English -ly English -ly English respectably From respectable + -ly.

  1. 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.

  2. Moderately; pretty well.