respectful
adjective
\
Definition of respectful
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from respectful
\
adverb
Synonyms & Antonyms for respectful
Synonyms
deferent, deferential, dutiful, regardful
Antonyms
Visit the Thesaurus for More
Examples of respectful in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
No ma’am’ and always be respectful of those came before me. — Carol Robinson | [email protected], al, "Family has ‘nothing but love’ for Alabama teen accused of killing 5, grandmother says," 11 Sep. 2019 Her legacy of encouraging and empowering cooks lives on in Becker’s and Scott’s respectful and exciting new edition. — Robin Mather, chicagotribune.com, "New ‘Joy of Cooking’ is a masterwork that will erase any reservations about past editions," 9 Sep. 2019 Initial reviews were warm for what critics called a respectful and earnest message movie. — Washington Post, "Jordan, Foxx debut injustice drama ‘Just Mercy’ at film fest," 7 Sep. 2019 Every parent has their own trick to getting their kids to be respectful and well-behaved. — Christina Oehler, Health.com, "Alicia Silverstone Says Her Son’s Vegan Diet Is the Reason for His Good Behavior—Here’s What a Nutritionist Thinks," 6 Aug. 2019 Bennett said his brother Martellus, who played tight end for the Patriots in portions of the 2016 and 2017 seasons, said Belichick would be respectful and understanding. — Mark Farinella, courant.com, "Michael Bennett takes long route to first practice with Patriots," 29 July 2019 The staff are respectful and accepting of Jim’s unique personality. — Sainted & Tainted Writers, Twin Cities, "Sainted: The wonderful group of friends Jim has made at the Hudson Arby’s," 27 July 2019 He was intoxicated and smelled like alcohol, but was respectful and communicated clearly. — Bob Sandrick, cleveland.com, "Angry drunk woman arrested after yelling, driving, resisting and flopping in Brook Park," 12 July 2019 The ultimate summer home is a combination of an incredible location (hello, Harbour Island’s pink sand beaches) and interiors by Robin Henry that are respectful the past while offering all the comforts of modern luxury. — Samantha Swenson, ELLE Decor, "This Home Designed by Robin Henry is an Explosion of Pattern," 22 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'respectful.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for respectful
respectful
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of respectful
See the full definition for respectful in the English Language Learners Dictionary
respectful
adjective
\
Kids Definition of respectful
Keep scrolling for more