respectful
respectful
adjective
/rɪˈspektfl/
​showing or feeling respect
The onlookers stood at a respectful distance.
We were brought up to be respectful of authority.
OPPOSITE disrespectful
a mutually respectful relationship
children who are not respectful of adult authority
Everyone was respectful towards him, listening carefully to his long explanations.
His tone was respectful.
We all stood in respectful silence.
Collocations
noun
disagreement
distance
manner