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Another word for respectful

respectful Synonyms

respectful

modif.

deferential, considerate, attentive, appreciative, courteous, polite, civil, admiring, reverent, revering, reverencing, attending, upholding, regarding, valuing, venerating, taking thought for, recognizing, deferring to, showing respect for, regardful, dutiful; see also polite 1.

Antonyms rude*, impudent, contemptuous.

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Another word for respectful

adjective

Marked by courteous submission or respect:

deferential, duteous, dutiful, obeisant. See resist

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Clement replied in 1705 with a bull condemning respectful silence.
Above all, try to be respectful and cautious with the old prince.
Gerald was solemn and respectful as he worked.
He was respectful of her concerns, but they didn't see eye-to-eye on any of it - except the fact that they both wanted another child.
Pippins donation was restored, but the protectorate was no longer so distant, respectful and intermittent as the pope liked.

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