Respectable and Tacky

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Respectable adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

Usage example: has the respectable manners of someone who was well brought up

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Tacky is an antonym for respectable.

Tacky adjective - Marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste.

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Respectable is an antonym for tacky in cheap topic.

Nearby Words: tack, tacked, tacking

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