re·spect·ful 
/rɪˈspɛktfəl/ adjective
/rɪˈspɛktfəl/ adjective [more respectful; most respectful] : showing or having respect
▪ a respectful manner — often + of ▪ Children should be respectful of their elders.
▪ a respectful manner — often + of ▪ Children should be respectful of their elders.
— re·spect·ful·ly /rɪˈspɛktfəli/ adverb
▪ He respectfully removed his hat when he entered the building.
/rɪˈspɛktfəli/ adverb ▪ He respectfully removed his hat when he entered the building.
— re·spect·ful·ness noun [noncount]
