reputable

[ rep-yuh-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

1. held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable:

   a reputable organization.

2. considered to be good or acceptable usage; standard:

   reputable speech.

reputable

/ ˈrɛpjʊtəbəl /

adjective

1. having a good reputation; honoured, trustworthy, or respectable
2. (of words) acceptable as good usage; standard

Derived Forms

• ˈreputably, adverb
• ˌreputaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• repu·ta·bili·ty repu·ta·ble·ness noun
• repu·ta·bly adverb
• non·reput·a·ble adjective
• non·reput·a·bly adverb
• sub·repu·ta·ble adjective
• sub·repu·ta·bly adverb
• un·repu·ta·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of reputable¹

First recorded in 1605–15; repute + -able

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, once reputable newspapers now run by billionaires refused to endorse a competent, coherent woman for president.

From Salon

An Garda Síochána advises that members of the public always verify any information online regarding upcoming events from trusted and reputable sources.

From BBC

Only buy fireworks from a reputable, licensed seller and make sure they have a CE safety mark.

From BBC

The best way to stay safe is to purchase devices only from reputable manufacturers, store them in a cool, dry place and use a charger with the correct voltage, Rezende said.

From Los Angeles Times

"There's lots of different ways they will find to import drugs to the United Kingdom," Mr Coles said - noting the usage of a previously reputable business.

From BBC

Related Words

• distinguished
• eminent
• esteemed
• illustrious
• prominent
• renowned
• trustworthy
• well-known