reputable
repu·table (rep′yə tə bəl)
adjective
- in good repute; having a good reputation; well-thought-of; respectable
- regarded as proper usage; standard a reputable word
reputable
modif.
Enjoying a good reputation
distinguished, celebrated, honored, noted, notable, renowned, prominent, esteemed, well-known, illustrious, favored, famous, popular, acclaimed, in high favor, well-thought-of, conspicuous, eminent, high-ranking, famed; see also important 2.Antonyms
disgraced*, ignominious, infamous. Honorable
respectable, trustworthy, dignified, estimable, worthy, creditable, decent, conscientious, truthful, honest, sincere, fair, reliable, dependable, just, high-principled, righteous, upright, straightforward, legitimate, on the level*. Antonyms
dishonest*, dishonorable, shady.
Modifies a noun
- breeder: A caring reputable breeder has a very good insight into the behavior of their puppies.
- dealer: Instead go to a reputable dealer who will be able to advise you.
- tradesman: I dare say there is always some reputable tradesman 's wife or other going up.
- builder: These contacts will know of reputable builders in your area who they have dealings with.
- insurer: There are now a number of good quality reputable insurers offering very competitive premiums for the lower risk professions.
- jeweler: Shopping for an engagement ring online can be quite a good experience if you buy from reputable jewelers like Blue Nile and Mondera.
Modifying Another Word
- highly: The products are highly reputable from major blue chip pharma.
- extremely: Hotel Receptionist A Hotel Receptionist is required for an extremely reputable company on the outskirts of Exeter.
- very: They are a very well established company with a very reputable service.
- only: To organize travel to and from the project: Only reputable airlines are used and participants are given a return ticket.
- supposedly: I remember, for instance, a book from a generation ago by a supposedly reputable scholar.
- even: Even reputable design houses sometimes stray over the line between taking inspiration and infringing an existing design.
Used with adjective complement
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