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单词 respectfully
释义

respectful

adjective

re·​spect·​ful ri-ˈspekt-fəl How to pronounce respectful (audio)
: marked by or showing respect or deference
respectfully
ri-ˈspekt-fə-lē How to pronounce respectful (audio)
adverb
respectfulness noun

Synonyms

  • deferent
  • deferential
  • dutiful
  • regardful
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Example Sentences

the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office
Recent Examples on the Web McConaughey said his parents taught him to be respectful in such situations and credited his father with teaching him about consent. Tommy Mcardle, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2022 Obviously, stay respectful of everyone else’s fandom, and brace yourself if and when their team pulls off a big upset. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2022 The comments beneath the video -- mostly from English speaking female fans -- praise how respectful Heo is to his now wife. Jake Kwon, CNN, 13 Aug. 2022 In your open forum remarks, urge the board to appoint a different director as president – someone who is more respectful of the neighbors. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2022 Recchia: There were so many men, right off the bat, who were so respectful. Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 The primary concern of parents used to be whether or not their child was being respectful in class. Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 June 2022 It’s going to be better for people and more respectful of soil and ocean and planet, and the consumer wants that. Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 26 June 2022 Outwardly, the relationship between the two men was respectful, if reserved. Cassie Werber, Quartz, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

respectful

adjective

re·​spect·​ful ri-ˈspekt-fəl How to pronounce respectful (audio)
: showing high regard or courtesy
a respectful manner

respectfully

adverb

1
as in lovingly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • negatively
  • unfavorably
  • adversely
  • disapprovingly
  • disdainfully
  • scornfully
  • captiously
  • hypercritically
  • unflatteringly
  • deploringly
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2
as in politely

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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