What does respectful mean?
Respectful means Marked or characterized by respect.
Respectful
/ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/ · adjective
Meaning
Marked or characterized by respect.
Example Sentences
1907, Marshall Broomhall (Editor), The Chinese Empire. A General & Missionary Survey/The Province of Kansu On the whole, indifference rather than open hostility has been the attitude of the people towards the Gospel, but since 1900 there has been a more eager and respectful attention to the things taught.
It is of great importance that you act in a respectful manner towards the duke and duchess.
They used highly respectful language when conversing with the elders.
Synonyms for respectful
Antonyms for respectful
Related Words
Word Forms
- more respectful
- most respectful
- respec'ful
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for respectful?
Common synonyms include reverent, deferent, deferential, reverential.
What is the opposite of respectful?
Possible antonyms include contemptuous, disdainful, disrespectful.
How do you use respectful in a sentence?
1907, Marshall Broomhall (Editor), The Chinese Empire. A General & Missionary Survey/The Province of Kansu On the whole, indifference rather than open hostility has been the attitude of the people towards the Gospel, but since 1900 there has been a more eager and respectful attention to the things taught.
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