reputable

/ˈrɛpjədəbəl/

/ˈrɛpjətəbəl/

Want the real scoop on your favorite singer's latest romance? Then you should probably find a more reputable source than the tabloids — meaning someone with a better reputation, in this case for telling the truth.

That's the thing with reputable reputations. People know you can be trusted, that you're honest and not trying to pull one over on anybody. Reputable institutions usually have a history of excellent service or outstanding work, and always come highly recommended. Reputable used car salesmen may seem scarce. The word reputable actually has a good deal of reputability itself, since it's been in standard use since the 17th century.

Definitions of reputable

1. adjective

   having a good reputation
   “a reputable business”

   “a reputable scientist”

   synonyms:

   honorable, honourable

   worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

   eminent, esteemed, honored, prestigious

   having an illustrious reputation; respected

   estimable, good, honorable, respectable

   deserving of esteem and respect

   redoubtable

   worthy of respect or honor

   respected, well-thought-of

   receiving deferential regard

   time-honored, time-honoured

   acceptable for a long time

   respectable

   characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

   antonyms:

   disreputable

   lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance

   dishonorable, dishonourable

   lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor

   discreditable

   tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy

   damaged, discredited

   being unjustly brought into disrepute

   ill-famed, infamous, notorious

   known widely and usually unfavorably

   louche, shady

   of questionable taste or morality

   seamy, seedy, sleazy, sordid, squalid

   morally degraded

   unrespectable

   unworthy of respect