English adjective: respectful | |||
1. | respectful full of or exhibiting respect | ||
Samples | Respectful behavior. A respectful glance. | ||
Similar | deferent, deferential, honorific, regardful | ||
See also | courteous, humble, reverent | ||
Antonyms | disrespectful | ||
2. | respectful feeling or manifesting veneration | ||
Synonyms | reverential, venerating | ||
Similar | reverent | ||
Antonyms | irreverent | ||