respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl 
: marked by or showing respect or deference
respectfulness
noun
Examples of respectful in a Sentence
the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office
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Leaders who can hold steady in discomfort and facilitate honest, respectful conversations help teams move from impasse to progress.
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Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Kirk advocated for peaceful and respectful debate, warning against violence.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The discussion was respectful on both sides.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
But everyone was respectful of each other.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Sally Percy, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Kirk advocated for peaceful and respectful debate, warning against violence.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The discussion was respectful on both sides.
—Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
But everyone was respectful of each other.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for respectful
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“Respectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectful. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl
: marked by or showing respect
a respectful manner
respectful of others
respectfulness
noun
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