respectfully
- a word derived from respectful.
Example Sentences
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The author is respectfully aware of this literature, but he tries to make a virtue out of sidelining the scientific evidence in favor of the written testimony.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The museum said the decision to postpone was taken to "protect" the event and it remains "committed to providing a space where history, culture and scholarship can be explored openly, respectfully and without disruption".
From BBC • May 28, 2026
More Americans need to “listen respectfully, speak politely. If we all did that, we might be able to get some place.”
From Salon • May 12, 2026
Have a culture where you can respectfully disagree with each other.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
“Coupla birthday guests, ma’am,” announced the Brown Bear respectfully.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
