respectful

adjective
UK /rɪˈspekt.fəl/
US /rɪˈspekt.fəl/

Being respectful means being polite and kind to people and things.

The students were respectful to their teacher and listened quietly.

SYNONYMS

politecourteousconsideratecivilwell-mannered

RELATED WORDS

respecthonorkindnessmannerspoliteness

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Showing care and attention toward someone's feelings or wishes.

He was respectful of his sister's privacy and knocked before entering.

3. Treating important places or objects with proper care and honor.

Visitors were respectful of the old temple and spoke in soft voices.

4. Following rules or showing proper behavior in a certain setting.

Please be respectful during the assembly and stay quiet.