respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl 
: marked by or showing respect or deference
respectfulness
noun
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the children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office
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Mutual understanding of individual work styles fosters a more effective and respectful team environment.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Antetokounmpo seemed to take exception to the towel waving, perceiving it as taunting, and engaged in what seemed like a stern but respectful back-and-forth.
—Amos Morale Iii, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The new study said that the model can lead to more respectful and supportive work environments, as well as higher wages – incentives for workers to remain in their positions.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2025
However, even Democrats who had blamed Biden for causing Trump’s victory in November called for a more respectful and muted response.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 19 May 2025
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Antetokounmpo seemed to take exception to the towel waving, perceiving it as taunting, and engaged in what seemed like a stern but respectful back-and-forth.
—Amos Morale Iii, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The new study said that the model can lead to more respectful and supportive work environments, as well as higher wages – incentives for workers to remain in their positions.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2025
However, even Democrats who had blamed Biden for causing Trump’s victory in November called for a more respectful and muted response.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 19 May 2025
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“Respectful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respectful. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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respectful
adjective
re·spect·ful
ri-ˈspekt-fəl
: marked by or showing respect
a respectful manner
respectful of others
respectfulness
noun
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