ஆங்கிலம்

respectable

gb/ɹɪspˈɛktəbəl/ us/ɹɪspˈɛktəbəl/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 3200
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective B1 property
1

morally good and socially acceptable

Behaving in a good and honest way that people think is right.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] is respectable
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'respectable' with 'respectful'. 'Respectable' describes someone worthy of respect; 'respectful' describes someone who shows respect.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
honorable (Carries a stronger sense of integrity and moral duty.) | upright (Suggests strict adherence to moral principles.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
dishonorable (Implies a lack of moral standards or shameful behavior.) | immoral (Suggests behavior that goes against accepted moral principles.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
respectable family |respectable man |respectable woman |respectable citizen
கருப்பொருள்கள்
character |society |values |relationships |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She comes from a respectable family.
  • He has always tried to live a respectable life.
  • The company has built a respectable reputation for honesty.
  • They want their children to grow up to be respectable citizens.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • My father is a respectable man.
  • She lives a respectable life.
  • He wants to be a respectable citizen.
adjective B2 property
2

fairly good or satisfactory

Good enough in size or quality, but not the best.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: a respectable [amount/score/result]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may mistakenly think 'respectable' here means 'deserving respect', but in this sense it means 'good enough'.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
decent (Common in everyday speech; suggests adequacy without excellence.) | satisfactory (Neutral tone; meeting the minimum requirements.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
poor (Below an acceptable standard.) | inadequate (Not enough to meet a need or standard.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
respectable amount |respectable score |respectable performance
கருப்பொருள்கள்
evaluation |measurement |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She achieved a respectable score on the test.
  • We made a respectable profit this year.
  • He finished the race in a respectable time.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He got a respectable grade in the exam.
  • We had a respectable number of visitors.
  • She made a respectable profit from her shop.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
respectable
IPA
GB/ɹɪspˈɛktəbəl/
US/ɹɪspˈɛktəbəl/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
re - spect - able (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
  • Base: respectable
சொல் குடும்பம்
Core family
respect noun B1 respectful adjective B1 respectfully adverb B2 respectably adverb B2
Related words
respectability noun B2 respective adjective B2 respectively adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
disrespect noun disrespectful adjective B2 disrespectfully adverb
Advanced or less common
irrespective adjective C1
சொற்றொடர்கள்

from a respectable family

1
/fɹˈʌm ə ɹɪspˈɛktəbəl fˈæmɪli/
fixed phrase

having a good family background

Belonging to a family that is seen as good and moral by society.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She is from a respectable family, so her parents were shocked by the news.
  • Many people assumed he would succeed because he came from a respectable family.

make a respectable showing

1
/mˈeɪk ə ɹɪspˈɛktəbəl ʃˈoʊɪŋ/
fixed phrase

perform fairly well

To do well enough to be noticed, even if you do not win.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The team made a respectable showing at the tournament, finishing third.
  • Even though she didn’t win, she made a respectable showing in the race.

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