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RESPECTABLY
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I. (adverb)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a decent and morally reputable manner
Example:
the film ends with the middle-aged romancers respectably married
Classified under:
Pertainym:
respectable (deserving of esteem and respect)
Sense 2
Meaning:
To a tolerably worthy extent
Example:
he did respectably well for his age
Synonyms:
creditably; respectably
Classified under:
Pertainym:
respectable (characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals)
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