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

  • (..) ...I'm going to say this in English. Huh! As your leader... I encourage you from time to time, and always in a respectful manner, to question my logic. If you're unconvinced a particular plan of action I've decided is the wisest, tell me so. (..)
    2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1