Synonyms of respectfully

respectfully

adverb

1

as in lovingly

Related Words

• lovingly
• positively
• appreciatively
• approvingly
• favorably
• admiringly
• reverently
• regardfully
• worshipfully
• complimentarily

Dissimilar Words

• negatively
• adversely
• unfavorably
• disapprovingly
• scornfully
• disdainfully
• captiously
• hypercritically
• unflatteringly
• deploringly

2

as in politely

Related Words

• politely
• courteously
• civilly
• shyly
• diffidently
• bashfully
• timidly
• fearfully
• timorously
• humbly
• suppliantly
• obsequiously
• deferentially
• self-deprecatingly
• meekly
• servilely
• sheepishly
• submissively
• subserviently
• abjectly
• modestly
• mousily
• lowly
• hat in hand
• meanly

Dissimilar Words

• boldly
• proudly
• contemptuously
• arrogantly
• scornfully
• haughtily
• brazenly
• imperiously
• loftily
• audaciously
• pompously
• superciliously
• brashly
• pridefully
• huffily
• fearlessly
• presumptuously
• pretentiously
• disrespectfully
• recklessly
• disdainfully
• rashly
• rudely
• impertinently
• swaggeringly
• discourteously
• saucily
• self-importantly
• impolitely
• impudently
• uppishly
• ungraciously
• uncivilly
• bitchily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of respectfully

When Spock respectfully refuses to mind meld and remove the codes by force, Reeger points a phaser at Kirk and threatens to kill him. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

It is noted by one agent that, even though there are players Liverpool would happily have sold this summer and last, Hughes and his staff preferred to treat them respectfully rather than subject them to the ‘bomb squad’ treatment some clubs prefer. — James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

They are being called on to reassure a growing share of citizens who are moving to the right that their concerns can be respectfully heard and addressed within existing democratic systems and institutions. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Sep. 2026

Community members are encouraged to attend, and uniformed personnel are respectfully requested to wear Class A uniforms, or an appropriate equivalent. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

The sports world stopped cold around here after 9/11, respectfully and correctly. — Filip Bondy, New York Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026

But those were minor wins in the battle to more fully and respectfully recognize the burial ground. — Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026

Higgins encourages guests to stay mindful during excursions, engage respectfully with local communities, and embrace the customs and traditions that make each destination unique. — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026

It is respectfully submitted here that a good second choice would be to see the Brewers get in … and face the Rays. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026