respectful

re·spect·ful | \ ri-ˈspekt-fəl

How to pronounce respectful (audio)

\

Definition of respectful

: marked by or showing respect or deference

Other Words from respectful Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More about respectful

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of respectful in a Sentence

the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office

Recent Examples on the Web Taking their cues from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, with whom Trump has a respectful, if not particularly close, relationship, GOP senators fell in line to block new witnesses and documents in the trial. — Author: Jonathan Lemire And Zeke Miller, Anchorage Daily News, "Trump barrels into 2020 campaign, emboldened after acquittal," 6 Feb. 2020 Taking their cues from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, with whom Trump has a respectful, if not particularly close, relationship, GOP senators fell in line to block new witnesses and documents in the trial. — Jonathan Lemire, Fortune, "Trump unleashes fury at impeachment enemies during National Prayer Breakfast speech," 6 Feb. 2020 Taking their cues from Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell, with whom Trump has a respectful, if not particularly close, relationship, GOP senators fell in line to block new witnesses and documents in the trial. — Jonathan Lemireand Zeke Miller, BostonGlobe.com, "Trump barrels into 2020 campaign, emboldened after acquittal," 5 Feb. 2020 Meanwhile, the captain of the ship nimbly repositioned us, giving both the port and starboard sides prime viewing, at a safe and respectful distance from the animals. — Susan B. Barnes, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Time to Cruise to Alaska Will Surprise You," 30 Jan. 2020 Is the restaurant respectful not just of its customer, but of its neighborhood? — Erin Booke, Dallas News, "Food matters here: Why we’re searching for a new Dallas Restaurant Critic," 24 Jan. 2020 News and Views Current Events Discussion Group: Join moderator Skip Jacobs and others for an intimate, intellectual and respectful discussion on local and worldwide current events. — chicagotribune.com, "Calendar: Sign language club meeting Saturday in Antioch," 10 Dec. 2019 The tone of the conversation was warm and respectful throughout, and there was an overall sense of appreciation for everyone having taken the time to be there. — Julia Fine, Teen Vogue, "5 Ways Climate Activism Could Make You Happier," 4 Dec. 2019 Gwen is respectful not only in her words but in her actions as well. — Jennifer Shapiro-sacks, sun-sentinel.com, "Character Counts: Eagles Landing Middle student dedicated to success," 7 Nov. 2019

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'respectful.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about respectful

Dictionary Entries near respectful

Statistics for respectful

Last Updated

17 Feb 2020

Cite this Entry

“Respectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectful. Accessed 26 Feb. 2020.

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for respectful

respectful

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of respectful

: showing or having respect

See the full definition for respectful in the English Language Learners Dictionary

respectful

re·spect·ful | \ ri-ˈspekt-fəl

\

Kids Definition of respectful

: showing high regard or courtesy a respectful manner

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

injunction

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

More Confusing Words—Quiz

The magician ______ moved the selected card to the top of the deck.

discreetly discretely

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?

Dictionary Devil

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.