respectful

Meanings

• adjective

  Showing politeness and consideration towards others.

  - "He was a respectful student who always addressed his teachers with sir or ma'am."
  - "The respectful treatment of elders is a cultural tradition in many societies."

• adjective

  Giving proper attention, consideration, or value to someone or something.

  - "The museum asked visitors to be respectful of the artifacts and keep a safe distance."
  - "It's important to be respectful of other people's beliefs, even if they differ from your own."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɪˈspɛktfəl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

contemptuous , disdainful , disrespectful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with respectful
relatives , responsibles , revelatives

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Variants

List of all variants of respectful that leads to same result
respectful , respectfully , respectfulness , respectfulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'respeit', meaning 'regard, esteem, reverence'.

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Trivia

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1. Respect is a universal value that is recognized and practiced in almost all cultures around the world.

2. The word 'respect' appears in the Bible over 150 times.

3. In some cultures, it is considered disrespectful to directly address someone by their given name, and titles such as 'Mr.', 'Mrs.', or 'Ms.' are used instead.

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Related Concepts

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1. Politeness: A social skill that involves being considerate, courteous, and respectful towards others.

2. Courtesy: A behavior that shows respect and consideration for others, often through polite words or actions.

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Culture

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In many cultures, respect is considered a fundamental aspect of social interaction. It is shown through various forms of politeness, such as using titles, addressing elders with respect, and being considerate of others' feelings.

How to Memorize "respectful"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person treating others with kindness and consideration to remember the meaning of respectful.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word respectful with polite words and actions, such as 'please', 'thank you', and holding doors open for others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word RESPECT: 'R'espect others' feelings, 'E'nsure politeness, 'S'how consideration, 'P'ractice kindness, 'E'ngage in good manners, and 'T'reat everyone with respect.

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