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Comparative
more respectful
Superlative
most respectful
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treating others with politeness, consideration, and dignity
- The respectful student always listened attentively to their teacher and treated their classmates with kindness and empathy.
- The respectful employee always addresses their colleagues and superiors with politeness and professionalism.
- Despite their differences, the respectful siblings always communicated with each other calmly and respectfully.
- The respectful neighbor takes care to keep noise levels down and respects the privacy of others in the community.
- The respectful customer thanked the waiter for their service and treated them with appreciation.
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expressing deep veneration or admiration, often toward something sacred or highly esteemed
- The monks maintained a respectful reverence toward the ancient scriptures.
- She gazed at the masterpiece with a respectful sense of awe.
- The pilgrims showed respectful devotion at the sacred site.
- His respectful admiration for the philosopher was evident in his writings.
- The ceremony was conducted in a respectful manner, honoring the traditions of the past.
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