regardful

adjective

re·​gard·​ful ri-ˈgärd-fəl How to pronounce regardful (audio)
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2
: full or expressive of regard or respect : respectful
regardfully adverb
regardfulness noun

Examples of regardful in a Sentence

his regardful willingness to let his elderly father carve the turkey this year

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of regardful was in 1582

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Cite this Entry

“Regardful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regardful. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

regardful

adjective
re·​gard·​ful ri-ˈgärd-fəl How to pronounce regardful (audio)
1
2
: full or expressive of regard or respect : respectful
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