RESPECTFUL Synonyms

• (often followed by `to') giving care or attention

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

• inclined to comply

• showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

• characterized by courtesy and gracious good manners

• exhibiting courtesy and politeness

• showing deference

• willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

• a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

• a man who attends or escorts a woman

• unflinching in battle or action

• lively and spirited

• having or displaying great dignity or nobility

• being attentive to women like an ideal knight

• soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

• having or showing a kindly or tender nature

• quiet and soothing

• belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy

• easily handled or managed

• having little impact

• marked by moderate steepness

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

• give a title to someone; make someone a member of the nobility

• stroke soothingly

• not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent; marked by truth

• worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

• adhering to ethical and moral principles

• deserving of esteem and respect

• dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

• showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

• not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

• marked by refinement in taste and manners

• feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

• showing great reverence for god

• of good upbringing

• socially correct in behavior

• feel admiration for

• look at with admiration

• feeling or manifesting veneration