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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Despite the sensationalist frenzy that can come with all things Kennedy, the showrunners maintain that their approach to the relationship and the family is respectful.
"We've got to be more open and porous and respectful of different points of view."
From BBC
She said they had a lengthy, respectful meeting – but ultimately no compromise could be reached.
From BBC
There have been instances, however, when Frank's efforts to build respectful working conditions for his players and staff were tested.
From BBC
This means that you have to communicate in ways that are respectful, egalitarian and sensitive to who your child is psychologically.
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