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respectful Definition

re·spect·ful (ri spektfəl)

adjective

full of or characterized by respect; showing deference or dutiful regard

respectful Related Forms
re·spect·fully adverb re·spect·ful·ness noun
respectful Synonyms

respectful

modif.

deferential, considerate, attentive, appreciative, courteous, polite, civil, admiring, reverent, revering, reverencing, attending, upholding, regarding, valuing, venerating, taking thought for, recognizing, deferring to, showing respect for, regardful, dutiful; see also polite 1.

Antonyms rude*, impudent*, contemptuous.

respectful Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • tradition: You'll find the people there to be very understanding, very respectful of traditions.
  • user: He wanted vehicles to be more respectful of other road users.
  • right: If the government changes into one less respectful of human rights then we need to know what safeguards there will be going forward.
  • environment: Our products, our services and our processes are respectful of the environment.
  • view: The BBC emerges as too respectful of government views, while Channel 4 displays greater independence ( pp.
  • other: They are lovely, down to earth people, clean and tidy and respectful of others.

Modifies a noun

  • nod: However, this respectful nod of awe is also appropriately necessary.
  • homage: On other matters, our opinions differ, but we pay respectful homage to the deep conviction with which you defend your ideas.
  • silence: There was a respectful silence, then a glum man from Motorcycle Monthly said " Can I have their number?
  • dialog: The first golden rule of NGO field work is: NGOs have to maintain a respectful dialog with the people they aim to help.
  • manner: In North Asia, handing out business cards with both hands in a respectful manner will also be noticed.
  • distance: Prince Charles acted the servant very well, sitting at a respectful distance, with his bonnet off.

Modifying Another Word

  • mutually: My wish is to have a mutually respectful visit.
  • deeply: His attitude to nature was humble, selfless, and deeply respectful.
  • very: The police were very respectful to me I can't say enough good things about them.
  • yet: They are persuasive in thier opionions, yet respectful of other stances.
  • too: He is if any thing too respectful of it.
  • always: And Howard is always respectful and tolerant toward his female supporting cast.

Used with adjective complement

  • remain: How could I respond and remain respectful of them as customers?
  • become: And also as time passes I have become more respectful of my earlier work.
respectful Quotes

The gentle and respectful ways of saying 'To hell with you'are being abandoned.

—Fergusson, Robert