Definitions
- Describing someone or something that is worthy of respect or admiration. - Referring to a person or thing that has earned high regard or honor. - Talking about a quality or characteristic that is highly valued or esteemed by others.
- Describing someone or something that is considered to be decent, honest, and worthy of respect. - Referring to a person or thing that is socially acceptable or conforms to certain standards. - Talking about a quality or characteristic that is considered to be admirable or respectable by society.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe someone or something that is worthy of respect.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's character or reputation.
- 3Both words imply a positive evaluation of someone or something.
- 4Both words are associated with qualities that are admired by others.
- 5Both words can be used to describe a person's social status or standing.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Esteemable is less common than respectable and is often used in more formal contexts.
- 2Meaning: Esteemable emphasizes qualities that are highly valued or esteemed by others, while respectable emphasizes qualities that are socially acceptable or conform to certain standards.
- 3Connotation: Esteemable has a more positive and complimentary connotation than respectable, which can sometimes have a neutral or even negative connotation.
- 4Scope: Esteemable is often used to describe individuals or their qualities, while respectable can also be used to describe institutions, organizations, or groups.
Remember this!
Esteemable and respectable are synonyms that both describe someone or something that is worthy of respect or admiration. However, there are some differences between the two words. Esteemable is less common and more formal, emphasizing qualities that are highly valued by others. Respectable is more commonly used and emphasizes qualities that are socially acceptable or conform to certain standards.
