Definition of Regardful

1. Adjective. Showing deference.

Exact synonyms: Deferent, Deferential
Similar to: Respectful
Derivative terms: Defer, Deference, Deference, Deference, Deference, Deference, Deference

Definition of Regardful

1. a. Heedful; attentive; observant.

Definition of Regardful

1. Adjective. Respectful. ¹

2. Adjective. Watchful, observant. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Regardful

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Regardful

1. Heedful; attentive; observant. Regard"fully, "Let a man be very tender and regardful of every pious motion made by the Spirit of God to his heart." (South) Synonym: Mindful, heedful, attentive, observant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Regardful

regalness
regalnesses
regals
regar
regard as
regard to
regardable
regardant
regardant(ip)
regarded
regarder
regarders
regardest
regardeth
regardful (current term)
regardfully
regardfulness
regardfulnesses
regarding
regardless
regardless of
regardlessly
regardlessness
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regas
regases
regasification
regasified

Literary usage of Regardful

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. English Synonyms Explained, in Alphabetical Order: With Copious by George Crabb (1818)
"To attend to) respect» that which we wish from others ; regardful (v. ... No, there I« none ; no ruler of the stars regardful of my miseries. lim ..."

2. The Methodist Review (1873)
"The whole aspect of the case suggests that we press our own missionary operations over the whole South, carefully regardful of others' rights, ..."

3. The Novels and Letters of Jane Austen by Jane Austen (1906)
"gentle and regardful of others than formerly. And, if in little things, must it not be so in great? So anxious for her health and comfort, so very feeling ..."

4. The Lusiad: Or, The Discovery of India: an Epic Poem by Luís de Camões, William Julius Mickle (1809)
"... regardful of his dire intent, A skilful pilot to the bay he sent, Of honest mien, yet practised in deceit, Who far at distance on the beach should wait, ..."

5. A Complete Dictionary of the English Language, Both with Regard to Sound and ...by Thomas Sheridan by Thomas Sheridan (1790)
"Not heeded, not regarded. 5 UNMINDFUL,un-ml'ad-fSi: a. Not heedful, not regardful, negligent, ... regardful ..."

6. Letters to Young Men Preparing for the Christian Ministry by William Cogswell (1837)
"... and discreet conversation on religious and other topics. 5. Be regardful of your external appearance. Your person should be kept as cleanly as ..."

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