respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl 
: marked by or showing respect or deference
respectfulness
noun
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the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office
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Jihan, 30, who worked in a farm supply store, had found those forces professional and respectful.
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Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
When Black women have access to respectful, quality care before, during, and after pregnancy, their families and communities thrive.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
But matchmaking practices remind us that having the support of family and community can actually enhance a couple’s ability to thrive, especially when that involvement is balanced and respectful.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Ask smart, thoughtful questions along the way Being respectful of your mentor’s time and experience is key, Mann says, but don’t forget your own needs.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
When Black women have access to respectful, quality care before, during, and after pregnancy, their families and communities thrive.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
But matchmaking practices remind us that having the support of family and community can actually enhance a couple’s ability to thrive, especially when that involvement is balanced and respectful.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Ask smart, thoughtful questions along the way Being respectful of your mentor’s time and experience is key, Mann says, but don’t forget your own needs.
—Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for respectful
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“Respectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectful. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl
: marked by or showing respect
a respectful manner
respectful of others
respectfulness
noun
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