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.
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, n. — Rep″u‐ta‐bly, adv.