reputable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective having a good reputation
    • a reputable business
    • a reputable scientist
    • a reputable wine

WordNet

Rep"u*ta*ble adjective
Etymology
From Repute.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913