respectful

Definitions

Feeling or showing deference and admiration.

Polite, courteous, and considerate in behavior toward others.

Examples

The students maintained a respectful silence while the guest speaker was presenting.

It is important to be respectful of other people's opinions, even when you disagree.

She wrote a respectful letter to her manager to express her concerns about the project.

Synonyms

polite deferential courteous reverent considerate civil attentive

Antonyms

disrespectful rude impolite insolent arrogant discourteous contemptuous