Basic Details
Word: Respectable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Someone or something that is good, honourable, or worthy of respect.
Synonyms: Esteemed, admirable, worthy, reputable
Antonyms: Disreputable, shameful, unacceptable
Idioms and Phrases
- To earn respect: To do things that make others admire or honour you. Example: "She worked very hard to earn respect from her peers in school."
- Respect goes both ways: To say that respect should be given and received mutually. Example: "If you want to be treated nicely, remember that respect goes both ways."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The teacher is well-liked because she is both knowledgeable and respectable to her students.
Example 2: It is important to behave in a respectable manner when attending formal events.
Example 3: His respectable behaviour during the competition impressed everyone and earned him many friends.
Fun Fact
The word "respectable" comes from the Latin word "respectabilis," which means "worthy of regard." It has been used since the late 16th century to describe someone deserving of respect.
Famous Quote
"A respectable position in life is earned by one's character and attitude." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "respectable" mean?
a) Worthy of respect
b) Unsafe and dangerous
c) Uninteresting and dull
d) Unkind and rude
Answer: a) Worthy of respect
2. Which of these is a synonym of "respectable"?
a) Disreputable
b) Esteemed
c) Unacceptable
d) Shameful
Answer: b) Esteemed
3. What is an antonym of "respectable"?
a) Esteemed
b) Shameful
c) Worthy
d) Admirable
Answer: b) Shameful
4. Which sentence uses "respectable" correctly?
a) She acted in a respectable way during the ceremony.
b) He found it respectable to cheat in the game.
c) The building was respectable because it had no doors.
d) They decorated their table with respectable colours only.
Answer: a) She acted in a respectable way during the ceremony.
5. Which idiom means the importance of mutual respect?
a) To earn respect
b) Respect goes both ways
c) All's fair in love and war
d) A bird in the hand
Answer: b) Respect goes both ways
