respectful

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Scrabble points
17
Words With Friends
21
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/
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/ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/ · /ɹɪˈspɛk.fl̩/ · /ɹəˈspɛkt.fl̩/ · /ɹəˈspɛk.fl̩/

Definition of respectful

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. Marked or characterized by respect
    “1907, Marshall Broomhall (Editor), The Chinese Empire. A General & Missionary Survey/The Province of Kansu On the whole, indifference rather than open hostility has been the attitude of the people towards the Gospel, but since 1900 there has been a more eager and respectful attention to the things taught.”
    “It is of great importance that you act in a respectful manner towards the duke and duchess.”
    “They used highly respectful language when conversing with the elders.”

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Etymology

From respect + -ful.

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