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respectful

adjective/ʁɨʃpɐjˈtozu/medium

res·pei·to·so

Definition

Feeling or showing deference and respect.
He was always respectful towards his elders.
She listened with a respectful silence.
Common collocations
respectful tonerespectful distancerespectful attitude

Etymology

De 'respeito' + sufixo '-oso'.

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