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respectful
[ri-spekt-fuhl]
adjective
full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference.
a respectful reply.
Synonyms: , , , ,Antonyms: ,
respectful
/ ɪˈɛٴʊ /
adjective
full of, showing, or giving respect
Other 51Թ Forms
- respectfully adverb
- respectfulness noun
- quasi-respectful adjective
- quasi-respectfully adverb
- unrespectful adjective
- unrespectfully adverb
- unrespectfulness noun
- ˈٴڳܱ adverb
- ˈٴڳܱԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of respectful1
Example Sentences
Instead, she wants to highlight that "anyone should enter art places, or museums or churches, wherever art is displayed, in a more respectful way".
"As a byproduct, it has all these wonderful effects: People become more tolerant of each other, more respectful, more engaged in public dialogue."
“It was a highlight to have his family. His mom, dad and friends were there with him — and 15,000 people that night,” said Iglesias, who remembers Flores as “kind” and “respectful.”
“We ask everyone to please be respectful of Douglas, his wife, and family in this difficult time. We appreciate your understanding and will share more information soon.”
No longer was the Democratic governor playing respectful nice guy and tempering criticism of the Republican president.
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