You had better keep him at a respectful distance.
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Respectful
/ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/
Synonyms for "respectful" (126 found)
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Closest matches (26)
Adjective(9 words)
academic toneappropriate behaviorchivalrouscivilcivil discourse improvementcivil progress policycivil progress reportcivilized countrycivilized debate
Noun(5 words)
Verb(1 words)
behave civilly in class
Strong matches (37)
Noun(8 words)
classmate acceptanceclassroom tonecortesescourteous remarkcourteous tonescurtseyingdeferringethical social practice
Adjective(13 words)
common social virtueconsideratecourteouscourteous tonecultural interpretationculture-aware case studydeep reverencedeferentialdevotional motifsdigital messaging safetyesteemed institutionformal bowformal languages
Verb(1 words)
Related words (63)
Adjective(26 words)
formal modelformal permissionformal stylefriendly classroomgentle approachhealthy classroom ecosystemhigh behavioral qualityinterpersonal tacticobeisantoccitan reverénciaopen discussionpolitepolite behavior guidelinespolite clarificationpolite mannerpolite requestpolite smilepolite stylepolitestproper ssn
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Adjective(2 words)
gentlemanlygracefulgracioushonorifichumbleladylikelaudatorymannerlymoralobedientobligingobservantpanegyricpoliteregardfulreverentreverentialscrupuloussolicitoustactful
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Noun(9 words)
good conducthonoringlisteningrefugee displacementreverencingstudent matteringsupportive staffteacher recognitionwell mannered
Adverb(1 words)
more civil progresses
Determiner(1 words)
most civil progress index
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4 entriesCollocations
5 entriesrespectful attituderespectful behaviorrespectful greetingrespectful mannerrespectful tone
Inflections
2 entriesmore respectfulmost respectful
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
7 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
You should be respectful to your teachers.
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I stood at a respectful distance from the old man.
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We have to be respectful to our seniors.
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