respectful
adjectiveUK /rɪˈspekt.fəl/
US /rɪˈspekt.fəl/
Being respectful means being kind and polite to other people.
The respectful boy always says please and thank you.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Showing that you care about someone's feelings or wishes.
She was respectful of her friend's choice to stay home.
3. Treating important things, like rules or places, with care and honor.
The students were respectful during the school assembly.
4. Listening quietly and not interrupting when someone is talking.
He was respectful and let his teacher finish speaking.