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View usage for: (rɪspektfʊl) adjectiveIf you are respectful, you show respect for someone. He was always so polite and respectful. The children in our family are always respectful to their elders. The patient has the right to considerate and respectful care. Synonyms: polite, civil, mannerly, humble More Synonyms of respectful respectfully adverb [usually ADVERB with verb] 'You are an artist,' she said respectfully. respectful in British English (rɪˈspɛktfʊl) adjectivefull of, showing, or giving respect Derived forms respectfully (reˈspectfully) adverb respectfulness (reˈspectfulness) noun respectful in American English (rɪˈspɛktfəl) adjective full of or characterized by respect; showing deference or dutiful regard Derived forms respectfully (reˈspectfully) adverb respectfulness (reˈspectfulness) noun Examples of 'respectful' in a sentencerespectful And they always like a respectful hush when they are considering weighty matters.You should always be respectful.I'm always respectful of my health and my body.He's not tribal and is always very polite and respectful to MPs on all sides.We now keep each other at a respectful distance.We had a very friendly and respectful relationship.They have always been very respectful of me as a rabbi.They put emphasis on men being polite and respectful.They ensure street fundraising takes place in a respectful way.If any members of the family have weak nerves let them keep at a respectful distance.Earlier the pair had offered a glimpse of a future working relationship in notably respectful exchanges.The guys have always been very respectful to me.She is very polite and respectful but she knows what she wants.The other teams here will be very respectful about the way we have played the game.He was very respectful and would always say hello to me.He was polite and respectful to both elders and young adults in any situation.They have always been respectful and enthusiastic here and there was no reason for them to be any different today.They are beyond polite and respectful.He was a confident person, very respectful towards staff and other pupils.We exercise her, walking a respectful distance behind as the traffic gives her a wide berth.We argue a lot about religion and its value, but always in a respectful way.But now they are on their third series, he keeps a respectful distance.They wanted an equal, respectful relationship.You can assert yourself in a love bond but in a respectful way - and partners share more.The best approach is to speak quietly but firmly and to be respectful of the person 's dignity and humanity.It's about being respectful of that relationship and not making them feel they are a product of your brand.Too respectful of the past.I took my pictures from a respectful distance, and wandered off down a darkened corridor. In other languagesrespectful British English: respectful ADJECTIVE If you are respectful, you show respect for someone. He was always so polite and respectful. - American English: respectful
- Brazilian Portuguese: respeitoso
- Chinese: 恭敬的
- European Spanish: respetuoso
- French: respectueux
- German: respektvoll
- Italian: rispettoso
- Japanese: 敬意を払う
- Korean: 공손한
- European Portuguese: respeitoso
- Latin American Spanish: respetuoso
Chinese translation of 'respectful'Definition full of or showing respect He was always so polite and respectful. Synonyms humble self-effacing reverential solicitous regardful Seewell bredAdditional synonymsDefinition showing respect stars who like five-star hotels and deferential treatment Synonyms respectful, civil, polite, courteous, considerate, obedient, submissive, dutiful, ingratiating, reverential, obsequious, complaisant, obeisant, regardfulDefinition doing what is expected The days of the dutiful spouse are over. Synonyms conscientious, devoted, obedient, respectful, compliant, submissive, docile, deferential, reverential, filial, punctilious, duteous (archaic) Definition showing kindness and courtesy He is always a gracious host. Synonyms courteous, polite, civil, accommodating, kind, kindly, pleasing, friendly, obliging, amiable, cordial, hospitable, courtly, chivalrous, well-manneredSynonyms servile, obliging, polite, respectful, courteous, subservient, deferential, obsequiousDefinition well-mannered and polite He was gentle of speech, mannerly and concerned about impressions. Synonyms polite, civil, gentlemanly, refined, polished, gracious, civilized, respectful, courteous, genteel, well-behaved, well-bred, ladylike, decorous, well-manneredDefinition obeying or willing to obey a sweet, obedient little child Synonyms submissive, yielding, compliant, under control, respectful, law-abiding, well-trained, amenable, docile, dutiful, subservient, deferential, tractable, acquiescent, biddable, accommodating, passive, meek, ingratiating, malleable, pliant, obsequious, unresisting, bootlicking (informal), obeisant, duteous Definition feeling or expressing reverence the reverent hush of a rapt audience Synonyms respectful, awed, solemn, deferential, loving, humble, adoring, devout, pious, meek, submissive, reverential Definition showing quiet obedience Most doctors want their patients to be submissive. Synonyms meek, passive, obedient, compliant, patient, resigned, yielding, accommodating, humble, subdued, lowly, abject, amenable, docile, dutiful, ingratiating, malleable, deferential, pliant, obsequious, uncomplaining, tractable, acquiescent, biddable, unresisting, bootlicking (informal), obeisant She is a well-mannered, polite child. Synonyms polite, civil, mannerly, gentlemanly, gracious, respectful, courteous, genteel, ladylike |