respectful (/rɪˈspekt.fəl/)
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
🔊 /rɪˈspekt.fəl/
Meaning
Meaning: showing respect
Showing politeness and consideration toward others.
Examples
🗣 The students were respectful and listened quietly to their elderly guest.
Etymology
From ‘respect’ (Latin ‘respectus’, regard) plus ‘-ful’.
How & Where It’s Used
Praises considerate treatment of others.
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Tags: behavior, positive