English to Dutch Meaning of respectful - eerbiedig


Respectful :
eerbiedig

eerbiedig, beleefd, zacht, teder, minzaam, bescheiden, zachtmoedig, soort, vriendelijk, eervol

eerbiedigeerbiedigeerbiedigheid
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Definitions of respectful in English
Adjective(1) full of or exhibiting respect(2) feeling or manifesting veneration
Examples of respectful in English
(1) Maybe they feel like there should be a respectful silence during a round of golf.(2) I'm very proud of the film and I think I've been truthful and respectful of his work.(3) She's respectful , polite and particularly helpful when it comes to clearing away the dishes.(4) There was a respectful silence of a few seconds while the others internalised this concept.(5) They waited as the boat drew alongside, still keeping a respectful distance.(6) For this reason the town will fall silent and its residents will pay their own respectful tribute today.(7) It is important that self-inflicted injuries are responded to in a calm and respectful manner.(8) So, be tolerant and respectful , but also keep a sense of humour and remember how to laugh.(9) All we are asking is that we be treated in a respectful manner and spoken to in a respectable tone of voice.(10) He's a fantastic young man, is very respectful and comes highly recommended.(11) Unlike us, she will be mindful of the dangers; respectful of the distance and her rivals.(12) They were very courteous and helpful and I tried to be respectful by covering my hair with a black scarf.(13) Hundreds of people drew near her grave and police had to be called in to hold them back and keep a respectful distance.(14) From beginning to end they remained meek and respectful in the presence of their mother and aunt.(15) We should, therefore, be respectful of them rather than rushing to judgement.(16) It was civil, mutually respectful , completely lacking in any personal animosity.
Related Phrases of respectful
(1) be respectful ::
wees respectvol
Synonyms
Adjective
1. deferential ::
eerbiedig
2. reverent ::
eerbiedig
3. reverential ::
reverential
4. dutiful ::
plichtmatig
5. polite ::
beleefd
6. well-mannered ::
welgemanierd
7. civil ::
civiel
8. courteous ::
beleefd
9. gracious ::
genadig
Antonyms
1. undutiful ::
undutiful
Different Forms
respectful, respectfully, respectfulness
Word Example from TV Shows
and trying to be respectful.

and trying to be RESPECTFUL.

The Big Bang Theory Season 11, Episode 14

...and you have to be
respectful of her beliefs.

...and you have to be RESPECTFUL of her beliefs.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 23

Do you think this respectful and loving
tribute to a great man is in poor taste?

Do you think this RESPECTFUL and loving tribute to a great man is in poor taste?

The Big Bang Theory Season 10, Episode 9

You know, hang on. What if Sheldon
had no choice but to be respectful?

You know, hang on. What if Sheldon had no choice but to be RESPECTFUL?

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 18

If you're going to stay,
you'll have to be respectful and quiet.

If you're going to stay, you'll have to be RESPECTFUL and quiet.

The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 6

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