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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Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
The Town has always been committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and professional workplace free from harassment or retaliation.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
The negativity dissipates as a young man walks into the clubhouse, baseball cap on backward for the moment, energetic and respectful and joyful and supremely confident.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Melegrito described Tietjens as confident, respectful and easy to get along with.
—Gordon Lubold, NBC news, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Respectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectful. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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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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