respectably

adverb

UK/rɪˈspek.tə.bli/
US/rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Definitions of respectably adverb

  1. in a manner that is socially acceptable and proper

    • They all came from respectably families.

    • He always appears respectably in public.

    • The lawyer handled the case respectably.

  2. to an acceptable or satisfactory degree; in a way that is good enough

    • The team performed respectably well.

    • He didn't win, but he performed respectably in the competition.

    • Her research paper was received respectably.