respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl 
: marked by or showing respect or deference
respectfulness
noun
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the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office
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Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
His cultural instinct to retreat into respectful silence was misread by headquarters as weakness, nearly derailing his career trajectory.
—Katrina Burrus, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The platform was designed with empowerment in mind, especially for those who want a safe, respectful space for online dating.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2025
These projects are not devoid of passion, but the lens is more precise and respectful than aggressive or saccharine.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for respectful
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“Respectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectful. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl
: marked by or showing respect
a respectful manner
respectful of others
respectfulness
noun
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