Regardful

//ɹɪˈɡɑːdfʊl// adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Respectful.

    "I[…]take care for the generall, to have a regardfull reſpect of that which you leave behind you."

  2. 2
    Watchful, observant. archaic

    "And euermore, when with regardfull ſight / She looking backe, eſpies that grieſly wight / Approching nigh, ſhe gins to mend her pace[…]."

Adjective
  1. 1
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Example

More examples

"I[…]take care for the generall, to have a regardfull reſpect of that which you leave behind you."

Etymology

From regard + -ful.

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