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respectful
adjective as in courteous, mannerly
Strongest matches
admiring, appreciative, civil, considerate, deferential, gracious, humble, obedient, polite, reverent, reverential, self-effacing, well-mannered
Weak matches
courtly, duteous, dutiful, obeisant, recognizing, regardful, regarding, solicitous, submissive, upholding, venerating
Example Sentences
“You see some people on social media who are in your face, he’s nothing like that. He’s always respectful of everybody.”
While the 10-hour debate was mostly respectful, some onlookers watching the debate cried out "murderers" after the bill passed.
Block taught her employees how to handle it: Be honest, be respectful, be direct.
The discussion was largely respectful and often emotional, though some onlookers watching the debate cried out "murderers" after the vote passed.
Ms Evans also described Mr Baston as "well-mannered, polite and respectful".
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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