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Examples of respectful in a Sentence
the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office
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RESPECTFUL Defined for English Language Learners
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: showing or having respect
RESPECTFUL Defined for Kids
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: showing high regard or courtesy a respectful manner
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\-fə-lē\ adverb We kept respectfully silent during the ceremony.Learn More about respectful
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