respectful

Definition

  • adjective: showing or having respect
  • adjective: marked by or showing 'respect' or deference
  • often + 'of'
  • synonyms: reverent, reverential, deferential

Examples

  • He 'respectfully' removed his hat when he entered the building.

  • Children should be 'respectful of' their elders.

  • a 'respectful' manner

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Yeah. - Mm-hmm. We were just discussing an alternative approach. Something less in your face. More respectful. Sure. Why don't I start over? - You want to see upstairs? - Yeah. Okay. (..)
    2018 Fifty Shades Freed