Synonyms for

Respectfully

Verb / rɪˈspektfʌli: / Another word for respectfully — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Showing politeness and honor towards someone.

Synonyms & similar words

disrespectfully courteously politely civilly graciously cordially kindly charitably thoughtfully considerately attentively deferentially regardfully admirably appreciatively commendably approvingly reverently worshipfully humbly submissively

Synonyms by register

Formal

decently courteously deferentially reverently

Informal

politely nicely kindly

Literary

humbly meekly

Antonyms

disrespectfully rudely insolently contemptuously abusively impolitely offensively

Common collocations

  • respectfully submitted
  • respectfully yours
  • bowed respectfully
  • nodded respectfully
  • asked respectfully
  • replied respectfully
  • addressed respectfully

Word family

noun respect
verb respect
adjective respectful
adverb respectfully

Usage note

This adverb indicates acting or speaking in a way that shows deference or admiration. It is often used in formal closings of letters, as in 'Respectfully yours'.

Example sentences

  1. He bowed respectfully to the queen.
  2. She whispered respectfully in his ear.
  3. The soldier saluted respectfully to his commander.
  4. The student addressed the teacher respectfully.
  5. They spoke respectfully of the deceased.

Quotes

  • Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Period. No exceptions.
  • Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it.
  • Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.

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