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.

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