respectful
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- quasi-respectful adjective
- quasi-respectfully adverb
- respectfully adverb
- respectfulness noun
- unrespectful adjective
- unrespectfully adverb
- unrespectfulness noun
Etymology
Origin of respectful
Example Sentences
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And even though we approached them from opposite sides of the ideological divide, we had an easy, respectful rapport about politics, history and current events.
From Salon
The minister commended the UFU on their "respectful, sustained and successful engagement with the UK government".
From BBC
"I'm always very wary and respectful of cows on open ground and usually stay well clear of them," she said.
From BBC
“And he included Oona’s idiosyncrasies in the final animation. He was very respectful of the performance.”
From Los Angeles Times
"Venezuela has always been, and will continue to be, respectful of national and international legality," Rodriguez continued.
From Barron's
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