respectful

The definition of respectful is behaving in way that shows regard for someone or something.

(adjective)

An example of respectful is a child being quiet during a church service.

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See respectful in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

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

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See respectful in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Showing or marked by proper respect.

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  • re·spectˈful·ly adverb
  • re·spectˈful·ness noun

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