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Webster 1913 Edition


Reputable

Rep′u-ta-ble

(r?p′?-t?-b’l)
,
Adj.
[From
Repute
.]
Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy;
as, a
reputable
man or character;
reputable
conduct.
In the article of danger, it is as
reputable
to elude an enemy as defeat one.
Broome.
Syn. – Respectable; creditable; estimable.
Rep′u ta-ble-ness
,
Noun.
Rep′u-ta-bly
,
adv.

Webster 1828 Edition


Reputable

REP'UTABLE

,
Adj.
[from repute.]
1.
Being in good repute; held in esteem; as a reputable man or character; reputable conduct. It expresses less than respectable and honorable, denoting the good opinion of men, without distinction or great qualities.
2.
Consistent with reputation; not mean or disgraceful. It is evidence of extreme depravity that vice is in any case reputable.
In the article of danger, it is as reputable to elude an enemy as to defeat one.

Definition 2024


reputable

reputable

English

Adjective

reputable (comparative more reputable, superlative most reputable)

  1. Having a good reputation; honourable.
    He was a reputable businessman.

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