respectful
adjective/rɪˈspɛktfəl/
Frequency rank: #6,002 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Showing politeness and consideration for others.
Example sentence
The students were respectful toward their teacher and always listened carefully in class.
Synonyms & related words
- polite
- considerate
- courteous
- well-mannered
More words in ranks 6,001–6,100
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