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respectful
01
treating others with politeness, consideration, and dignity
Examples
The respectful student always listened attentively to their teacher and treated their classmates with kindness and empathy.
The respectful employee always addresses their colleagues and superiors with politeness and professionalism.
02
expressing deep veneration or admiration, often toward something sacred or highly esteemed
Examples
The monks maintained a respectful reverence toward the ancient scriptures.
She gazed at the masterpiece with a respectful sense of awe.
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