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  • 21properness — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun Conformity to recognized standards, as of conduct or appearance: comeliness, correctness, decency, decentness, decorousness, decorum, propriety, respectability, respectableness, seem liness. See USUAL …

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  • 22Probity — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Probity >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 probity probity integrity rectitude Sgm: N 1 uprightness uprightness &c. >Adj. Sgm: N 1 honesty honesty faith Sgm: N 1 honor honor Sgm …

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  • 23respectability — n. Estimableness, reputableness, respectableness …

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  • 24respectable — adjective 1 having standards of behaviour, appearance etc that are socially acceptable and approved of: a respectable married woman | nice children from respectable homes | Let s make you look a bit more respectable before you go out. 2 informal… …

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  • 25dignity — n 1. stateliness, noble bearing, distinguished air, gravity, reserve, solemnity, formality, formalness, ceremoniousness; class, impressiveness, im posingness, presence; greatness, augustness, grandness, grandeur, magnificence, majesty, splendor;… …

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  • 26respectability — n 1. decency, propriety, good taste, decorum, dignity, respectableness; appropriateness, seemliness, fitness, suitability, suitableness, becomingness, etiquette, formality. 2. virtue, goodness, morality; probity, integrity, uprightness, rectitude …

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  • 27respectable */ — UK [rɪˈspektəb(ə)l] / US adjective 1) obeying the moral or social standards that are accepted by most people a respectable citizen She continues to lead a respectable life. He makes his living in a perfectly respectable trade. 2) if an amount is… …

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  • 28respectable — /rəˈspɛktəbəl / (say ruh spektuhbuhl) adjective 1. worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen. 2. of good social standing, reputation, etc.: a respectable neighbourhood. 3. relating or appropriate to such standing;… …