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- [ri-spekt-fuh l]
- /rɪˈspɛkt fəl/
- /rɪˈspekt.fəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-spekt-fuh l]
- /rɪˈspɛkt fəl/
Definitions of respectful word
- adjective respectful full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply. 1
- adjective respectful person: showing, feeling respect 1
- adjective respectful gesture, act: showing respect 1
- adjective respectful If you are respectful, you show respect for someone. 0
- adjective respectful full of, showing, or giving respect 0
- adjective respectful full of or characterized by respect; showing deference or dutiful regard 0
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Origin of respectful
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; respect + -ful
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Respectful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
respectful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
respectful usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for respectful
adj respectful
- reverent — feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting.
- reverential — of the nature of or characterized by reverence; reverent: reverential awe.
- civil — You use civil to describe events that happen within a country and that involve the different groups of people in it.
- self-effacing — the act or fact of keeping oneself in the background, as in humility.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
Antonyms for respectful
adj respectful
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
- unkind — lacking in kindness or mercy; severe.
- insolent — boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.
- disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.
- disrespectful — characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.
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