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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.
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)
- Having a good reputation; honourable.
- He was a reputable businessman.
Translations
having a good reputation