respectful
Definition
- Adjective:
- Feeling or showing deep respect and admiration: Describes a person who has or displays a feeling of deference, esteem, or honor towards someone or something.
- Characterized by courtesy and politeness: Describes behavior, speech, or actions that are considerate and mindful of the dignity or feelings of others.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
Advanced Usage
- "respectful of": Showing consideration or regard for a particular thing, such as rules, traditions, or boundaries.
- "in a respectful manner/way": Performing an action with politeness and deference.
Variants and Related Words
- Respectfully (adverb): In a way that shows respect.
- Respectfulness (noun): The quality of being respectful.
Synonyms
- Deferential: Showing humility and respect.
- Courteous: Polite, respectful, and considerate.
- Reverent: Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
Antonyms
- Disrespectful: Showing a lack of respect or courtesy.
- Contemptuous: Showing scorn; lacking respect.
- Impudent: Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
Related Phrases
- With all due respect: A polite phrase used to soften disagreement or criticism. (Note: This is a fixed polite formula). With all due respect, I must disagree with your conclusion.
Adjective
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feeling or manifesting veneration
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full of or exhibiting respect
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respectful behavior
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a respectful glance
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