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respectful

adjective

full of or exhibiting respect

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
R
Ends with
L
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ɹɪˈspɛktfəl

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adjective

  1. full of or exhibiting respect

    “respectful behavior”

adjective

  1. feeling or manifesting veneration

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Example Sentences

respectful behavior
a respectful glance

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