respectful

adjective
UK: /rɪˈspekt.fəl/
US: /rɪˈspekt.fəl/

  1. Showing politeness and consideration for others.

    1. Please be respectful to your elders.
    2. The students were very respectful of their teacher's opinions during the debate.

  2. Treating someone or something with honor and admiration.

    1. He was always respectful of the law.
    2. It's important to be respectful of different cultures and their traditions.

Synonyms

polite courteous considerate deferential

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "respectful" in English means: Showing politeness and consideration for others., Treating someone or something with honor and admiration..

The phonetic transcription of "respectful" is /rɪˈspekt.fəl/ in British English and /rɪˈspekt.fəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "respectful": polite, courteous, considerate, deferential.

Example usage of "respectful": "Please be respectful to your elders.". More examples on the page.