respectful
/ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Marked or characterized by respect
Adjective
Examples
1907, Marshall Broomhall (Editor), The Chinese Empire. A General & Missionary Survey/The Province of Kansu
On the whole, indifference rather than open hostility has been the attitude of the people towards the Gospel, but since 1900 there has been a more eager and respectful attention to the things t
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “respectful” mean?
Marked or characterized by respect
Is “respectful” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.