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respectful

res·pect·ful

UK/ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/ US/ɹɪˈspɛk.fl̩/ fairly common

adjective

1.

full of or exhibiting respect

  • “respectful behavior”
  • “a respectful glance”
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2.

feeling or manifesting veneration

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Origin

From respect + -ful.

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