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1 respectable
1) (having a good reputation or character: a respectable family.) respektabel2) (correct; acceptable: respectable behaviour.) ordentlig3) ((of clothes) good enough or suitable to wear: You can't go out in those torn trousers - they're not respectable.) ordentlig4) (large, good etc enough; fairly large, good etc: Four goals is a respectable score.) rimelig; hæderlig* * *1) (having a good reputation or character: a respectable family.) respektabel2) (correct; acceptable: respectable behaviour.) ordentlig3) ((of clothes) good enough or suitable to wear: You can't go out in those torn trousers - they're not respectable.) ordentlig4) (large, good etc enough; fairly large, good etc: Four goals is a respectable score.) rimelig; hæderlig -
2 respectable
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3 respectable [reputable]
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4 disreputable
[-'repju-]1) (not respectable, especially in appearance: a disreputable old coat.) lurvet; rædselsfuld2) (of bad reputation: He's rather a disreputable character.) berygtet* * *[-'repju-]1) (not respectable, especially in appearance: a disreputable old coat.) lurvet; rædselsfuld2) (of bad reputation: He's rather a disreputable character.) berygtet -
5 masquerade
[mæskə'reid] 1. noun((a) pretence or disguise: Her show of friendship was (a) masquerade.) maskerade2. verb((with as) to pretend to be, usually intending to deceive: The criminal was masquerading as a respectable businessman.) give sig ud for at være* * *[mæskə'reid] 1. noun((a) pretence or disguise: Her show of friendship was (a) masquerade.) maskerade2. verb((with as) to pretend to be, usually intending to deceive: The criminal was masquerading as a respectable businessman.) give sig ud for at være -
6 past
1. adjective1) (just finished: the past year.) forgangen2) (over, finished or ended, of an earlier time than the present: The time for discussion is past.) forbi3) ((of the tense of a verb) indicating action in the past: In `He did it', the verb is in the past tense.) datid2. preposition1) (up to and beyond; by: He ran past me.) forbi2) (after: It's past six o'clock.) over3. adverb(up to and beyond (a particular place, person etc): The soldiers marched past.) forbi4. noun1) (a person's earlier life or career, especially if secret or not respectable: He never spoke about his past.) fortid2) (the past tense: a verb in the past.) datid•- the past* * *1. adjective1) (just finished: the past year.) forgangen2) (over, finished or ended, of an earlier time than the present: The time for discussion is past.) forbi3) ((of the tense of a verb) indicating action in the past: In `He did it', the verb is in the past tense.) datid2. preposition1) (up to and beyond; by: He ran past me.) forbi2) (after: It's past six o'clock.) over3. adverb(up to and beyond (a particular place, person etc): The soldiers marched past.) forbi4. noun1) (a person's earlier life or career, especially if secret or not respectable: He never spoke about his past.) fortid2) (the past tense: a verb in the past.) datid•- the past -
7 proper
['propə]1) (right, correct, or suitable: That isn't the proper way to clean the windows; You should have done your schoolwork at the proper time - it's too late to start now.) rigtig2) (complete or thorough: Have you made a proper search?) grundig3) (respectable or well-mannered: Such behaviour isn't quite proper.) anstændig•- properly- proper noun/name* * *['propə]1) (right, correct, or suitable: That isn't the proper way to clean the windows; You should have done your schoolwork at the proper time - it's too late to start now.) rigtig2) (complete or thorough: Have you made a proper search?) grundig3) (respectable or well-mannered: Such behaviour isn't quite proper.) anstændig•- properly- proper noun/name -
8 questionable
1) (doubtful; uncertain.) tvivlsom2) (probably not true, honest, respectable: questionable behaviour.) tvivlsom* * *1) (doubtful; uncertain.) tvivlsom2) (probably not true, honest, respectable: questionable behaviour.) tvivlsom -
9 reputable
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10 respect
[rə'spekt] 1. noun1) (admiration; good opinion: He is held in great respect by everyone; He has no respect for politicians.) agtelse; respekt2) (consideration; thoughtfulness; willingness to obey etc: He shows no respect for his parents.) respekt3) (a particular detail, feature etc: These two poems are similar in some respects.) henseende2. verb1) (to show or feel admiration for: I respect you for what you did.) respektere2) (to show consideration for, a willingness to obey etc: One should respect other people's feelings/property.) respektere•- respectably
- respectability
- respectful
- respectfully
- respectfulness
- respecting
- respective
- respectively
- respects
- pay one's respects to someone
- pay one's respects
- with respect to* * *[rə'spekt] 1. noun1) (admiration; good opinion: He is held in great respect by everyone; He has no respect for politicians.) agtelse; respekt2) (consideration; thoughtfulness; willingness to obey etc: He shows no respect for his parents.) respekt3) (a particular detail, feature etc: These two poems are similar in some respects.) henseende2. verb1) (to show or feel admiration for: I respect you for what you did.) respektere2) (to show consideration for, a willingness to obey etc: One should respect other people's feelings/property.) respektere•- respectably
- respectability
- respectful
- respectfully
- respectfulness
- respecting
- respective
- respectively
- respects
- pay one's respects to someone
- pay one's respects
- with respect to
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respectable — [ rɛspɛktabl ] adj. • v. 1470; de respecter 1 ♦ Qui est digne d être respecté. ⇒ estimable, honorable. « Ce qui est vieux doit rester vieux; comme tel, il est respectable » (Renan). Ce respectable vieillard. ⇒ 1. auguste, digne. Une institution… … Encyclopédie Universelle
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respectable — Respectable. adj. de tout genre. Qui merite du respect. Cette personne est respectable pour son age & pour sa vertu. il s est rendu respectable par ses belles actions … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
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respectable — index considerable, ethical, fair (satisfactory), high minded, honest, incorruptible, influential … Law dictionary
respectable — worthy of respect, 1580s; see RESPECT (Cf. respect) + ABLE (Cf. able). I have certainly known more men destroyed by the desire to have wife and child and to keep them in comfort than I have seen destroyed by drink and harlots. [William Butler… … Etymology dictionary
respectable — ► ADJECTIVE 1) regarded by society as being proper, correct, and good. 2) of some merit or importance. 3) adequate or acceptable in number, size, or amount. DERIVATIVES respectability noun respectably adverb … English terms dictionary
respectable — (rè spè kta bl ) adj. Digne de respect. • Un autre mot nouveau que j ai trouvé à mon retour, et qui m a paru fort bon, parce qu il sert à enrichir notre langue d un terme qui signifie quelque chose, et dont on peut avoir besoin, c est le mot de … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
respectable — respectableness, n. respectably, adv. /ri spek teuh beuhl/, adj. 1. worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen. 2. of good social standing, reputation, etc.: a respectable neighborhood. 3. suitable or good enough to be… … Universalium
