respectful

Speech parts

1. respectful - Adjective

2. respectful - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Marked or characterized by respect; as, respectful deportment.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

reverential venerating intercontinental gallant political correctness liberal politic civil respect diplomatic sensitive gentle humble polite compliant

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Antonyms

disrespectful contemptuous disdainful minx scornful mean

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Related terms

respectfulness respectfully

Phrases with the word

respectful person respectful language respectful regard less respectful be respectful in a respectful manner

Examples

respectful behavior Source: Internet

a respectful glance Source: Internet

After some people shoved their way past state police, Republican House Speaker Scott Bedke allowed the gallery to fully open as long as the crowd stopped chanting and was respectful. Source: Internet

Amid multiple accusations that 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' is a toxic workplace, the British DJ insists the TV host has always been 'respectful and kind' to her. Source: Internet

A more respectful message might be, for example, “Please consider returning to your home state until we have a handle on this dangerous pandemic.” Source: Internet

And so, we really do need to have that representation engaged in science, engaged in research and engaged in respectful health care.” Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

respected political figure respecter respecter of persons respectful child respectful language respectful person