Meaning of respectful in English:
respectful
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adjective
Feeling or showing deference and respect.
‘they sit in respectful silence’- ‘Hundreds of people drew near her grave and police had to be called in to hold them back and keep a respectful distance.’
- ‘Unlike us, she will be mindful of the dangers; respectful of the distance and her rivals.’
- ‘There was a respectful silence of a few seconds while the others internalised this concept.’
- ‘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.’
- ‘If someone wants to be polite and respectful to me, the best thing I can do is be the same back to them.’
- ‘The children themselves kept a respectful distance, which is perfectly understandable.’
- ‘Maybe they feel like there should be a respectful silence during a round of golf.’
- ‘They waited as the boat drew alongside, still keeping a respectful distance.’
- ‘She's respectful, polite and particularly helpful when it comes to clearing away the dishes.’
- ‘It is important that self-inflicted injuries are responded to in a calm and respectful manner.’
- ‘In the early days, the novels received some respectful reviews and won a small band of devoted admirers.’
- ‘They were very courteous and helpful and I tried to be respectful by covering my hair with a black scarf.’
- ‘From beginning to end they remained meek and respectful in the presence of their mother and aunt.’
- ‘He's a fantastic young man, is very respectful and comes highly recommended.’
- ‘So, be tolerant and respectful, but also keep a sense of humour and remember how to laugh.’
- ‘We should, therefore, be respectful of them rather than rushing to judgement.’
- ‘I'm very proud of the film and I think I've been truthful and respectful of his work.’
- ‘For this reason the town will fall silent and its residents will pay their own respectful tribute today.’
- ‘He didn't achieve much at school in academic terms but he was respectful of his elders and listened to them.’
deferential, reverent, admiring, humble, reverential, dutiful, subservientView synonyms
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