Respectful
/ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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."
Adjective
- 1 full of or exhibiting respect wordnet
- 2 feeling or manifesting veneration wordnet
Example
More examples"You had better keep him at a respectful distance."
Etymology
From respect + -ful.