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 | ||