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respectful
adjective as in courteous, mannerly
Strongest matches
admiring, appreciative, civil, considerate, deferential, gracious, humble, obedient, polite, reverent, reverential, self-effacing, well-mannered
Weak matches
courtly, duteous, dutiful, obeisant, recognizing, regardful, regarding, solicitous, submissive, upholding, venerating
Example Sentences
"The public's criticism has alerted us that the evaluation of the expression of art needs to be more professional and we need to be more humble and respectful of nature," Arc'teryx said in its statement.
The message called for “a respectful conversation about crime and race.”
Figgis gets moments of real tension and genuine behind-the-scenes drama, but is also too respectful and admiring of Coppola, understandably so, to push his own inquiry to its limits.
"Sadly, these posts only highlight just how far we still have to go in building a truly inclusive and respectful society."
Deliberative democracy is the idea that decision-making and governance are arrived at through thoughtful, reasoned and respectful dialogue.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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