| a. | 1. | Marked or characterized by respect; |
| Adj. | 1. | respectful - full of or exhibiting respect; "respectful behavior"; "a respectful glance" Antonyms: disrespectful - exhibiting lack of respect; rude and discourteous; "remarks disrespectful of the law"; "disrespectful in the presence of his parents"; "disrespectful toward his teacher" |
| 2. | respectful - feeling or manifesting veneration Synonyms: reverential, venerating |