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Definition of respectful in English: respectfuladjective rɪˈspɛk(t)fʊlrɪˈspɛk(t)f(ə)lrəˈspɛk(t)fəl Feeling or showing deference and respect. they sit in respectful silence Example sentencesExamples - I'm very proud of the film and I think I've been truthful and respectful of his work.
- All we are asking is that we be treated in a respectful manner and spoken to in a respectable tone of voice.
- Maybe they feel like there should be a respectful silence during a round of golf.
- It is important that self-inflicted injuries are responded to in a calm and respectful manner.
- Unlike us, she will be mindful of the dangers; respectful of the distance and her rivals.
- It was civil, mutually respectful, completely lacking in any personal animosity.
- In the early days, the novels received some respectful reviews and won a small band of devoted admirers.
- From beginning to end they remained meek and respectful in the presence of their mother and aunt.
- We should, therefore, be respectful of them rather than rushing to judgement.
- He didn't achieve much at school in academic terms but he was respectful of his elders and listened to them.
- For this reason the town will fall silent and its residents will pay their own respectful tribute today.
- So, be tolerant and respectful, but also keep a sense of humour and remember how to laugh.
- The children themselves kept a respectful distance, which is perfectly understandable.
- They waited as the boat drew alongside, still keeping a respectful distance.
- They were very courteous and helpful and I tried to be respectful by covering my hair with a black scarf.
- If someone wants to be polite and respectful to me, the best thing I can do is be the same back to them.
- He's a fantastic young man, is very respectful and comes highly recommended.
- She's respectful, polite and particularly helpful when it comes to clearing away the dishes.
- There was a respectful silence of a few seconds while the others internalised this concept.
- Hundreds of people drew near her grave and police had to be called in to hold them back and keep a respectful distance.
Synonyms deferential, reverent, admiring, humble, reverential, dutiful, subservient polite, well mannered, civil, courteous, chivalrous, gallant, gracious, considerate, obliging, solicitous, thoughtful, attentive dated mannerly rare regardful Definition of respectful in US English: respectfuladjectiverəˈspek(t)fəlrəˈspɛk(t)fəl Feeling or showing deference and respect. they sit in respectful silence Example sentencesExamples - If someone wants to be polite and respectful to me, the best thing I can do is be the same back to them.
- I'm very proud of the film and I think I've been truthful and respectful of his work.
- There was a respectful silence of a few seconds while the others internalised this concept.
- For this reason the town will fall silent and its residents will pay their own respectful tribute today.
- Hundreds of people drew near her grave and police had to be called in to hold them back and keep a respectful distance.
- The children themselves kept a respectful distance, which is perfectly understandable.
- All we are asking is that we be treated in a respectful manner and spoken to in a respectable tone of voice.
- It was civil, mutually respectful, completely lacking in any personal animosity.
- In the early days, the novels received some respectful reviews and won a small band of devoted admirers.
- It is important that self-inflicted injuries are responded to in a calm and respectful manner.
- She's respectful, polite and particularly helpful when it comes to clearing away the dishes.
- He's a fantastic young man, is very respectful and comes highly recommended.
- From beginning to end they remained meek and respectful in the presence of their mother and aunt.
- They were very courteous and helpful and I tried to be respectful by covering my hair with a black scarf.
- Unlike us, she will be mindful of the dangers; respectful of the distance and her rivals.
- They waited as the boat drew alongside, still keeping a respectful distance.
- We should, therefore, be respectful of them rather than rushing to judgement.
- He didn't achieve much at school in academic terms but he was respectful of his elders and listened to them.
- Maybe they feel like there should be a respectful silence during a round of golf.
- So, be tolerant and respectful, but also keep a sense of humour and remember how to laugh.
Synonyms deferential, reverent, admiring, humble, reverential, dutiful, subservient |