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respectful

[ ri-spekt-fuhl ]

adjective

  1. full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference:

    a respectful reply.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

    Antonyms: ,



respectful

/ ɪˈɛٴʊ /

adjective

  1. full of, showing, or giving respect
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ𳦳ٴڳܱ, adverb
  • ˈ𳦳ٴڳܱԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·𳦳fܱ· adverb
  • ·𳦳fܱ·Ա noun
  • ܲȴ-·𳦳fܱ adjective
  • quasi-·𳦳fܱ· adverb
  • ܲr·𳦳fܱ adjective
  • un·𳦳fܱ· adverb
  • un·𳦳fܱ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of respectful1

First recorded in 1590–1600; respect + -ful
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Example Sentences

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It's a nonsense argument, however, as it assumes there's a "respectful" way to erase people.

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I was very respectful of what stories were theirs to tell.

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He was used to producing Genesis and other civilized, well-behaved, respectful musicians not to be stuck on an island with three a— going at it.

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"We fully support the TRA's outcome of the process, and remain focused on creating safe, respectful environments in all our schools."

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did happen, however, was a deep and respectful dialogue with the man she thanks in the book as her "adversary and friend."

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ˈ𳦳ٱrespecting