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re⋅spect⋅ful

  [ri-spekt-fuhl]
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–adjective
full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
Origin:
1590–1600; respect + -ful

Related forms:
re⋅spect⋅ful⋅ly, adverb
re⋅spect⋅ful⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
courteous, polite, decorous, civil, deferential.

Antonyms:
discourteous, disrespectful.
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re·spect·ful   (rĭ-spěkt'fəl)   
adj.  Showing or marked by proper respect.
re·spect'ful·ly adv., re·spect'ful·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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