Synonyms for respectfully

Grammar : Adv

Spell : ri-spekt-fuhl

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈspɛkt fəl

Définition of respectfully

Origin : 1580s, "characterized by respect" (implied in respectfully), from respect (n.) + -ful. Meaning "full of outward civility" attested from 1680s. Related: Respectfulness.

adv deferentially

Example sentences :

Martin looked at her respectfully but with profound curiosity.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

Kindly tell him that I respectfully desired to be reminded to him.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

"A young person wishes to see you, sir," he said, respectfully.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

"Yes, sir," he said, so respectfully that it gave me an odd feeling.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

He betrayed no surprise, but greeted them respectfully and then passed them on.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

But when you say she is noble-hearted I respectfully refuse to believe it.
Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

The miners made way for him respectfully, and then closed about him when he spoke.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

"You cannot pass this way, sir," he was answered, respectfully but firmly.
Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini

“There is a call for you, Mr. Vanderpool,” he said respectfully.
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 » by Various

No admiral of the fleet was ever served more promptly and respectfully than he.
Extract from : « Sir Henry Morgan, Buccaneer » by Cyrus Townsend Brady

Antonyms for respectfully

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