respectful

Adjective

• full of or exhibiting respect
  • "respectful behavior"
  • "a respectful glance"

Adjective Satellite

• feeling or manifesting veneration

Adj

• Marked or characterized by respect

Examples

• It is of great importance that you act in a respectful manner towards the duke and duchess.
• They used highly respectful language when conversing with the elders.

Synonyms

reverential, venerating

Antonyms

disrespectful, contemptuous, disdainful

Related Words

respectable, respectfully, respectfulness, respective