respectful
word
/ɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ/
/ɹɪspˈɛktfəl/
Definition
Showing respect or consideration for other people, their feelings, or their opinions.
Usage & Nuances
Generally formal or neutral, used for behavior, tone, or attitude. Often paired with 'towards' ('respectful towards teachers'). Do not confuse with 'respectable' (worthy of respect). Adjective form; noun is 'respect'.
Spanish: respetuoso - respetuosaPortuguese (BR): respeitoso - respeitosaPortuguese (PT): respeitador - respeitadoraChinese (Simplified): 尊重的 - 有礼貌的Chinese (Traditional): 尊重的 - 有禮貌的Hindi: सम्मानजनकArabic: محترمBengali: সম্মানজনক - শ্রদ্ধাশীলRussian: уважительныйJapanese: 敬意を払う - 礼儀正しいVietnamese: lễ phép - tôn trọngKorean: 존경심 있는 - 공손한Turkish: saygılıUrdu: باادب - عزت کرنے والاIndonesian: sopan - hormat
Example Sentences
The students were respectful during the ceremony.
basic
It is important to be respectful to your elders.
basic
He gave a respectful answer to the question.
basic
Even when they disagreed, the discussion stayed respectful.
natural
He's always respectful towards other people's opinions, even if he doesn't agree.
natural
You don't have to like the rules, but you should be respectful and follow them.
natural