respectful
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respectful
- /ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/
- /ɹɪˈspɛk.fl̩/
- /ɹəˈspɛkt.fl̩/
- /ɹəˈspɛk.fl̩/
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From respect + -ful.
adjective more respectful · most respectful · respec'ful
- Marked or characterized by respect 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