respectful
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adjective \ri-ˈspekt-fəl\Definition of RESPECTFUL
: marked by or showing respect or deference
— re·spect·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
— re·spect·ful·ness noun
See Examples of RESPECTFUL
- <the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office>
First Known Use of RESPECTFUL
1687
Related to RESPECTFUL
- Synonyms
- deferent, deferential, dutiful, regardful
- Antonyms
- disrespectful, undutiful
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