respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl 
: marked by or showing respect or deference
respectfulness
noun
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the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office
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Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
My memories of Sean growing up are one of a respectful and a diligent child and teenager.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
Cox is convinced that the central issue confronting statesmen and stateswomen is to restore a culture of civility to American life and promote passionate and respectful discourse.
—John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2025
My memories of Sean growing up are one of a respectful and a diligent child and teenager.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Respectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectful. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl
: marked by or showing respect
a respectful manner
respectful of others
respectfulness
noun
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