adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
more
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The upper windows and galleries were full enough, however, although the faces were more respectful and curious than ecstatic.
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Old News was slower and quieter, but also more respectful .
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You write that reach is what travellers there do rather than arrive being more respectful to the gods of place.
very
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I couldn't have been more wrong; people are very respectful there.
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The children are very nice and so very respectful .
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They were very alert, and very respectful when they saw the pennants flying on the wings.
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They are very respectful , and they are probably some of the most knowledgeable fans.
■ NOUN
distance
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Voice over Even the governor is on first name terms with the inmates, although the staff still keep a respectful distance .
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At a respectful distance were the houses of Adivassis, scattered sparsely through woods and fields.
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Here it is thought proper to preserve a respectful distance on both sides.
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The rest of their party was following them but at a respectful distance .
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He still kept a respectful distance from Rab, who felt some indignation, like a leper.
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Two chambermaids were standing at a respectful distance , watching his efforts in some awe.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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If children were taught to be more respectful towards their elders, maybe these crimes wouldn't happen so often.
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They stood a respectful distance away from the casket.
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They waited in respectful silence as the funeral procession went past.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Coming on all awed and respectful would just put the wind up her.
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Gary simply sat with an admiring and respectful look on his face.
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Grouped around one car in a respectful semicircle, they stared, their eyes fixed to one window.
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His words to the tree seemed to be respectful and thoughtful, and he addressed whatever he saw as Sister.
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Somehow it doesn't seem respectful .
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We are respectful of one another.