reputable

reputable
adj
1. honest, aboveboard, legitimate, Sl. legit; straight, straightforward, square-dealing, fair and square, on the level, Sl. on the up-and-up, uncor-rupt; in good repute, in good odor.
2. trustworthy, reliable, dependable; upright, principled, scrupulous, conscientious; righteous, virtuous, noble, good; unimpeachable, irreproachable, above or beyond reproach, impeccable.
3. honorable, honored, respectable, respected, estimable, esteemed, worthy, in high favor; renowned, celebrated, noted, recognized; prominent, eminent, outstanding.
4.(all of usage) standard, acceptable, good, up to par.

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  • Reputable — Rep u*ta*ble (r?p ? t? b l), a. [From {Repute}.] Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable conduct. [1913 Webster] In the article of danger, it is as reputable to elude …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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  • reputable — meaning ‘of good repute’, is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable …   Modern English usage

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