respectful
/rɪˈspektfl/adjective
उच्चारण रिस्पेक्ट्फ़ल
आदरपूर्ण, सम्मान करने वाला, विनम्र
Core word
adjective
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~ (of/to/towards sb/sth)
showing or feeling respect
आदरपूर्ण, सम्मान करने वाला, विनम्र
- The audience listened in respectful silence.
- Radhika is always respectful towards her elders.
- We should be respectful of other people's beliefs.
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- The children were quiet and respectful during the ceremony.
- Be respectful of other people's opinions in a debate.
- He gave a respectful nod to the visiting scholar.
Synonyms polite courteous deferential reverent
Opposite disrespectful rude insolent
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Do not confuse respectful (showing respect), respectable (deserving respect; socially acceptable) and respective (belonging separately to each person mentioned).
Respectful (सम्मान दिखाने वाला), respectable (सम्मान के योग्य, प्रतिष्ठित) और respective (हर उल्लिखित व्यक्ति का अपना-अपना) में confuse न करें।