英和和英

語源

From respect +‎ -ful.

発音

• IPA: /ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/, /ɹɪˈspɛk.fl̩/, /ɹəˈspɛkt.fl̩/, /ɹəˈspɛk.fl̩/
• ハイフネーション: re‧spect‧ful

形容詞

respectful (comparative more respectful, superlative most respectful)

1. Marked or characterized by respect
   • 1907, Marshall Broomhall (Editor), The Chinese Empire. A General & Missionary Survey/The Province of Kansu

     On the whole, indifference rather than open hostility has been the attitude of the people towards the Gospel, but since 1900 there has been a more eager and respectful attention to the things taught.

   It is of great importance that you act in a respectful manner towards the duke and duchess.

   They used highly respectful language when conversing with the elders.

反意語

• contemptuous
• disdainful
• disrespectful

派生語

参考

• respective
• respectable