respectable enough

Frequency: 6.79.3 per million words

Indicates that the level of respectability meets a minimum required standard.

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Examples (10)

  • She seems respectable enough to be trusted with the keys.
  • His clothes were respectable enough for the formal dinner.
  • The young man presented himself as respectable enough for the position.
  • Although not wealthy, their family was always considered respectable enough in the community.
  • Her academic record was respectable enough to gain admission to a good university.
  • The old inn looked respectable enough for a weary traveler to spend the night.
  • He had worked hard to make sure his business was respectable enough to attract investors.
  • Is his background respectable enough for us to consider him as a candidate?
  • Despite her past mistakes, she had become respectable enough to hold a public office.
  • The proposal, though not groundbreaking, was respectable enough to be presented to the board.