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respectful
[ ri-spekt-fuhl ]
adjective
- full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference:
a respectful reply.
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Antonyms: ,
respectful
/ ɪˈɛٴʊ /
adjective
- full of, showing, or giving respect
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Derived Forms
- ˈٴڳܱ, adverb
- ˈٴڳܱԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms
- ·fܱ· adverb
- ·fܱ·Ա noun
- ܲȴ-·fܱ adjective
- quasi-·fܱ· adverb
- ܲr·fܱ adjective
- un·fܱ· adverb
- un·fܱ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of respectful1
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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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