regardful

adjective

re·​gard·​ful ri-ˈgärd-fəl 

1

: heedful, observant

2

: full or expressive of regard or respect : respectful

regardfully

ri-ˈgärd-fə-lē 

adverb

regardfulness noun

Synonyms

• deferent
• deferential
• dutiful
• respectful

Examples of regardful in a Sentence

his regardful willingness to let his elderly father carve the turkey this year

Word History

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

regardful

adjective

re·​gard·​ful ri-ˈgärd-fəl 

1

: heedful, observant

2

: full or expressive of regard or respect : respectful