respectably
adverb/rɪˈspektəbli/
/rɪˈspektəbli/
- in a way that is considered by society to be acceptable, good or correct
- respectably dressed
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- fairly well; in a way that gives you no reason to be ashamed
- The party performed respectably in the election, gaining 20% of the vote.
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