respectfully
adverb/rɪˈspɛktfəli/
Frequency rank: #7,954 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that shows politeness and consideration for others.
Example sentence
She respectfully disagreed with her professor's interpretation of the poem.
Synonyms & related words
- politely
- courteously
- graciously
- tactfully
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