Antonyms for respectfully
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : ri-spekt-fuhl |
| Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈspɛkt fəl |
Definition 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
- 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
Synonyms for respectfully
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