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

  • (..) Mrs Kalani, hadn't she mopped the stairs that day? The stairs were wet. Maybe she slipped. You jerk! You made her slip. Be respectful! I'm polite in front of your family. You'd better be polite, you shit! Don't curse. Take him outside. (..)
    2011 A Separation