respectful

Meaning

Marked or characterized by respect

Synonyms

polite
B2
courteous
20k
deferential
reverent
mannerly
civil
B2
reverential
decent
B1
venerating
well-mannered
38k
obedient
C2
honorable
C1
gentlemanly
31k
humble
B2
loyal
B2
majestic
C2
proper
B1
grave
B1
🪦
submissive
23k
urbane
well-bred
42k
well mannered
worshiping
42k

kind-speaking

attentive
C2

nice-speaking

brotherly
23k
careful
A2
civilised
C2
considerate
C2
cultivated
21k
cultured
C2
deferent
dignified
C2
faithful
B2
fearful
C2
😨
gulp
C2
obeisant
observant
C2
polished
C2
regardful
respectable
C1
silent
B1
🔇
venerable
24k
well-behaved
27k
Translations

respectueux
rispettoso
respektvoll
respetuoso
deferente
ehrerbietig
saygılı
respeitoso
eerbiedig
respectvol
respectuós

achtungsvoll

ehrfurchtvoll

officiosus
pius
Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɹɪˈspɛktfəl/
Etymology

From respect + -ful.

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