respectful
adjective/rɪˈspektfl/
/rɪˈspektfl/
- showing or feeling respect
- The onlookers stood at a respectful distance.
- We were brought up to be respectful of authority.
Extra Examples- a mutually respectful relationship
- children who are not respectful of adult authority
- Everyone was respectful towards him, listening carefully to his long explanations.
- His tone was respectful.
- We all stood in respectful silence.
Oxford Collocations DictionaryRespectful is used with these nouns:- disagreement
- distance
- manner
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