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respectful
adjective (ADMIRATION) /rɪˈspekt.fəl/Definition
C1 showing admiration for someone or something: "We're so pleased to meet you at last," he said in a respectful tone of voice. → Opposite disrespectfulShowing respect and admiration
(Definition of respectful adjective (ADMIRATION) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- admiration noun
- admire verb
- admiring adjective
- approving adjective
- awe noun
- awestruck adjective
- hero worship noun
- homage noun
- honorific adjective
- honour noun (RESPECT)
- honour verb (RESPECT)
- idolize verb
- impress verb
- know your place idiom
- pay your respects idiom
- reverential adjective
- salute noun (PRAISE)
- salute noun (SHOW OF RESPECT)
- salute verb (PRAISE)
- sb deserves a medal idiom
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