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respectfulness

re·spect·ful
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-spekt-fuh l]
    • /rɪˈspɛkt fəl/
    • /rɪs.ˈpekt.fʊl.nɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-spekt-fuh l]
    • /rɪˈspɛkt fəl/

Definition of respectfulness word

  • adjective respectfulness full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply. 1
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Origin of respectfulness

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; respect + -ful

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Parts of speech for Respectfulness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Respectfulness

respectfulness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for respectfulness

noun respectfulness

  • graciousness — pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
  • dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
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