respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl 
: marked by or showing respect or deference
respectfulness
noun
Examples of respectful in a Sentence
the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office
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The church continues to serve as a pilgrimage site, and officials plan to keep the process respectful and collaborative, welcoming input from Catholics, Anglicans, and the international community.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
After protracted and respectful… — Tony Buzbee (@TonyBuzbee2) July 18, 2025
A dismissal with prejudice means Sharpe’s accuser cannot refile the same claim against him in the same Las Vegas court.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 19 July 2025
For example, Carney brings humility to his discussions with Trump by being respectful.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 16 July 2025
As the new guidelines state, our goal at all times is to promote the well-being of our community and to foster respectful, frank, and productive discussions, with room for diverse viewpoints.
—Ken Fisher, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
After protracted and respectful… — Tony Buzbee (@TonyBuzbee2) July 18, 2025
A dismissal with prejudice means Sharpe’s accuser cannot refile the same claim against him in the same Las Vegas court.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 19 July 2025
For example, Carney brings humility to his discussions with Trump by being respectful.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 16 July 2025
As the new guidelines state, our goal at all times is to promote the well-being of our community and to foster respectful, frank, and productive discussions, with room for diverse viewpoints.
—Ken Fisher, ArsTechnica, 16 July 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 29 Jul. 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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