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respectful
[ ri-spekt-fuhl ]
/ rÉȘËspÉkt fÉl /
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adjective
full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
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respectful
/ (rÉȘËspÉktfÊl) /
adjective
full of, showing, or giving respect
Derived forms of respectful
respectfully, adverbrespectfulness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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