regardful

/ri'gɑ:dful/

Thân thiện

She gave a regardful nod to the elder's advice.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Showing deference: Being respectful, considerate, or attentive towards someone or something. 2. Heedful, mindful: Paying careful attention to something; being conscious or aware of something.

Usage

The adjective "regardful" describes a person or an action that shows respect, consideration, or careful attention. It is often followed by the preposition "of" to indicate the object of the attention or respect.

Examples

• He was always regardful of his elders' advice.
• A good leader is regardful of the team's well-being.
• She made a regardful gesture, acknowledging his contribution to the project.

Advanced Usage

• "regardful of": This is the most common construction, used to specify what one is attentive or respectful towards.
  • The diplomat was always regardful of local customs and traditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Regard (noun/verb): The root word meaning attention, consideration, or esteem.
• Disregardful (adjective): The opposite, meaning neglectful or showing a lack of attention or respect.

Synonyms

• Respectful: Showing deference and esteem.
• Considerate: Thoughtful of the rights and feelings of others.
• Heedful: Paying attention; mindful.
• Attentive: Paying close attention.

Antonyms

• Disregardful
• Disrespectful
• Heedless
• Neglectful

Học thuật

Adjective

1. showing deference

Từ đồng nghĩa

• deferent
• deferential