Another word for respectfully

respectfully Synonyms

respectfully

modif.

deferentially, regardfully, reverentially, decorously, ceremoniously, attentively, courteously, politely, considerately, with all respect, with due respect, with the highest respect, in deference to; see also politely.

Antonyms rudely*, disrespectfully, impudently.

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At the inn at Yankovo he respectfully took leave of her, for the first time permitting himself to kiss her hand.
Pierre took off his hat and bowed respectfully to Kutuzov.
"Meant respectfully," he added.
Everyone stood up respectfully when the Military Governor, having stayed about half an hour alone with the dying man, passed out, slightly acknowledging their bows and trying to escape as quickly as possible from the glances fixed on him by the doctors, clergy, and relatives of the family.
Then wrinkles ran over his face like a wave and his forehead became smooth again, he bowed his head respectfully, closed his eyes, silently let Mack enter his room before him, and closed the door himself behind him.

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