most respectful

ADJECTIVE

courteous, mannerly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admiring appreciative civil considerate deferential gracious humble obedient polite reverent reverential self-effacing well-mannered

WEAK

courtly duteous dutiful obeisant recognizing regardful regarding solicitous submissive upholding venerating

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourteous disobedient disrespectful impolite inconsiderate insolent mean rude unkind unmannerly unrefined

Example Sentences

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School principal Kevin Cooley described his pupil as "the most respectful young man you could ever meet".

From BBC • May 17, 2025

“He was always the most respectful, but brought out a smile when you needed it.”

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

But fans could either buy it via Gala or listen later on streaming, I feel like that’s the most respectful way to go about it.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

If Brady was trying some kind of “Say Anything” move, it was of the most respectful nature.

From Washington Post • Feb. 2, 2023

I spent several hours on the typing, destroying copy after copy until I had completed one that was immaculate, carefully phrased and most respectful.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison