Respectful
adjective
Showing or feeling admiration and deference toward somebody or something.
He was always respectful towards his teachers.
Often appears as...
- respectful towards
- respectful behavior
adjective
Cautious or careful not to cause offense or to hurt feelings.
You should be respectful of other people's beliefs even if you disagree.
Often appears as...
- respectful of
- respectful approach
adjective
Showing or feeling admiration and deference toward somebody or something.
He was always respectful towards his teachers.
Often appears as...
- respectful towards
- respectful behavior
adjective
Cautious or careful not to cause offense or to hurt feelings.
You should be respectful of other people's beliefs even if you disagree.
Often appears as...
- respectful of
- respectful approach
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that respectful behaviors vary across cultures; what's respectful in one may not be in another.
In Japan, bowing shows respect, unlike in Western cultures.
Pro Tip 2/3Express Sincerity
Being respectful involves genuine feelings, not just outward actions.
He respectfully listened to her stories, nodding and responding thoughtfully.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-verbal Cues
Respect is often conveyed through body language, like eye contact or nodding.
She gave a respectful smile as she greeted the elders.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that respectful behaviors vary across cultures; what's respectful in one may not be in another.
In Japan, bowing shows respect, unlike in Western cultures.
Pro Tip 2/3Express Sincerity
Being respectful involves genuine feelings, not just outward actions.
He respectfully listened to her stories, nodding and responding thoughtfully.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-verbal Cues
Respect is often conveyed through body language, like eye contact or nodding.
She gave a respectful smile as she greeted the elders.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
Understand that respectful behaviors vary across cultures; what's respectful in one may not be in another.
In Japan, bowing shows respect, unlike in Western cultures.
Pro Tip 2/3Express Sincerity
Being respectful involves genuine feelings, not just outward actions.
He respectfully listened to her stories, nodding and responding thoughtfully.
Pro Tip 3/3Non-verbal Cues
Respect is often conveyed through body language, like eye contact or nodding.
She gave a respectful smile as she greeted the elders.
Compare with
admireappreciativeconsideratecourteousesteemhonourablepolitereverentreverential
Never forget "Respectful"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Filming The Yeti PIPE Wild...
like with many sequences we work with scientists who normally spend their days with the monkeys so monkeys are used to people being around them the crew has to be quite small you have to be respectful of those animals you always have to remember that even if a scientist is has been following them they may may not accept a film crew so at first the film crews
Video examples
The voices in my head PIPE...
but go on to reassure both them and myself that we were safe and didn't need to feel frightened anymore. I would set boundaries for the voices, and try to interact with them in a way that was assertive yet respectful, establishing a slow process of communication and collaboration
Video examples
The dark side of...
had I respectfully declines and I told her what you have is not relief items you have stuff well and she basically came back and said look you know I'm really upset about this my children they've done so much work they've been out they've been
Video examples
How a Woman's Donated...
gross anatomy I think what was always repeated by professors was that look these are you know these were humans and these were people and they gave their bodies to us so we have to be respectful don't really there's sort of a sense of
Video examples
The Dirty Side Of...
the first rule is is don't get too close be respectful we were always on the edge of the colonies it's almost impossible to get inside them and i don't think you really want because the spaces between the nests are so small
Video examples
Want to be happy? Be...
If you're grateful, you act out of a sense of enough and not of a sense of scarcity, and you are willing to share. If you are grateful, you are enjoying the differences between people, and you are respectful to everybody,
Video examples
Can stereotypes ever be...
In this case, the model minority stereotype suggests that marginalized groups who are compliant, gentle, and respectful of white authority are deserving of tolerance, while groups that challenge the status quo are not.
Video examples
How does the Nobel Peace...
has been interpreted as an attempt to respectfully honor the so-called missing laureate. As with the other Nobel Prizes, the Peace Prize can't be awarded posthumously. The secret selection process takes almost a year,
Video examples
LZ Granderson: The myth...
that I had a little something to do with all of that. I would like to think that he's a good boy, a respectful young man. I would like to think that I've proven to be a capable father.
Video examples
Gorilla shows Steve...
Four silverbacks, three adult females, two blackbacks, one juvenile and two infants. -Right. -Yeah. We try and keep a respectful distance
Video examples
Filming The Yeti PIPE Wild...
like with many sequences we work with scientists who normally spend their days with the monkeys so monkeys are used to people being around them the crew has to be quite small you have to be respectful of those animals you always have to remember that even if a scientist is has been following them they may may not accept a film crew so at first the film crews
Video examples
The voices in my head PIPE...
but go on to reassure both them and myself that we were safe and didn't need to feel frightened anymore. I would set boundaries for the voices, and try to interact with them in a way that was assertive yet respectful, establishing a slow process of communication and collaboration
Video examples
The dark side of...
had I respectfully declines and I told her what you have is not relief items you have stuff well and she basically came back and said look you know I'm really upset about this my children they've done so much work they've been out they've been
Video examples
How a Woman's Donated...
gross anatomy I think what was always repeated by professors was that look these are you know these were humans and these were people and they gave their bodies to us so we have to be respectful don't really there's sort of a sense of
Video examples
The Dirty Side Of...
the first rule is is don't get too close be respectful we were always on the edge of the colonies it's almost impossible to get inside them and i don't think you really want because the spaces between the nests are so small
Video examples
Want to be happy? Be...
If you're grateful, you act out of a sense of enough and not of a sense of scarcity, and you are willing to share. If you are grateful, you are enjoying the differences between people, and you are respectful to everybody,
Video examples
Can stereotypes ever be...
In this case, the model minority stereotype suggests that marginalized groups who are compliant, gentle, and respectful of white authority are deserving of tolerance, while groups that challenge the status quo are not.
Video examples
How does the Nobel Peace...
has been interpreted as an attempt to respectfully honor the so-called missing laureate. As with the other Nobel Prizes, the Peace Prize can't be awarded posthumously. The secret selection process takes almost a year,
Video examples
LZ Granderson: The myth...
that I had a little something to do with all of that. I would like to think that he's a good boy, a respectful young man. I would like to think that I've proven to be a capable father.
Video examples
Gorilla shows Steve...
Four silverbacks, three adult females, two blackbacks, one juvenile and two infants. -Right. -Yeah. We try and keep a respectful distance
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Gary Oldman
English Actor
I know what it means to do a job... I worked in a factory. I respect people in the service industry. What irritates me more is when people aren't respectful. There's a lot of nonsense behavior, especially in a place like Hollywood. The money, the power, they create little monsters.
Quote examples
Clint Eastwood
American Actor
I was always respectful of people who were deeply religious because I always felt that if they gave themselves to it, then it had to be important to them. But if you can go through life without it, that's OK, too. It's whatever suits you.
Quote examples
Roger Federer
Swiss Athlete
I don't mind fans coming up in a friendly, respectful way. That's all part of the fun of being a top tennis player. But if people take pictures without permission, particularly if my children are in the shot, I feel uncomfortable.
Quote examples
Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite.
Quote examples
Aretha Franklin
American Musician
I think it would be a far greater world if people were kinder and more respectful to each other.
Quote examples
Taylor Swift
American Singer
We don't need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful.
Quote examples
Yolanda Adams
American Musician
I'm very respectful in everything I wear. I think about it.
Quote examples
Jayson Williams
American Athlete
I always relate respectfully with blue-collar people.
Quote examples
Jaylen Brown
American Athlete
I just try to be respectful of everybody.
Quote examples
Hank Williams III
American Musician
I'm a very respectful person.
Quote examples
Gary Oldman
English Actor
I know what it means to do a job... I worked in a factory. I respect people in the service industry. What irritates me more is when people aren't respectful. There's a lot of nonsense behavior, especially in a place like Hollywood. The money, the power, they create little monsters.
Quote examples
Clint Eastwood
American Actor
I was always respectful of people who were deeply religious because I always felt that if they gave themselves to it, then it had to be important to them. But if you can go through life without it, that's OK, too. It's whatever suits you.
Quote examples
Roger Federer
Swiss Athlete
I don't mind fans coming up in a friendly, respectful way. That's all part of the fun of being a top tennis player. But if people take pictures without permission, particularly if my children are in the shot, I feel uncomfortable.
Quote examples
Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite.
Quote examples
Aretha Franklin
American Musician
I think it would be a far greater world if people were kinder and more respectful to each other.
Quote examples
Taylor Swift
American Singer
We don't need to share the same opinions as others, but we need to be respectful.
Quote examples
Yolanda Adams
American Musician
I'm very respectful in everything I wear. I think about it.
Quote examples
Jayson Williams
American Athlete
I always relate respectfully with blue-collar people.
Quote examples
Jaylen Brown
American Athlete
I just try to be respectful of everybody.
Quote examples
Hank Williams III
American Musician
I'm a very respectful person.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension