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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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 1 May 2025
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Even his wave was measured and respectful, not the sweeping gesture of a leader with a hyperbolic self-image.
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Her approach to being a good guest is simple yet effective: be courteous, thoughtful, and respectful.
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Jordan Moreau, Variety, 1 May 2025
Western Medicine Has a Different Perspective While respectful of other cultures’ traditions and belief systems, many practitioners of conventional Western medicine do not see any special benefit from navel oiling.
—Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Even his wave was measured and respectful, not the sweeping gesture of a leader with a hyperbolic self-image.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Her approach to being a good guest is simple yet effective: be courteous, thoughtful, and respectful.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for respectful
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“Respectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectful. Accessed 5 May. 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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