adjective
marked by or showing respect or deference
a respectful glance
Synonyms: deferential, duteous, dutiful, regardful
Related Word: reverent, reverential, venerating; attentive, civil, courteous, gracious, polite
Contrasted words: abusive, insolent, insulting, offensive; contemptuous, impudent, irreverent, rude
Antonyms: disrespectful