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Definition of Respectfulness
1. Noun. Courteous regard for people's feelings. "Out of respect for his privacy"
Generic synonyms: Courtesy, Good Manners
Derivative terms: Defer, Deferent, Deferential, Respect, Respectful, Respectful
Definition of Respectfulness
1. Noun. The characteristic of being respectful. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Respectfulness
1. [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Respectfulness
Literary usage of Respectfulness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Revolutionary Diplomatic Correspondence of the United States by United States Dept. of State, Francis Wharton, John Bassett Moore (1889)
"When my plan is fixed I shall take the liberty of asking for your commands, being
with the highest degree of respectfulness, sir, your most obedient and ..."
2. Public School Methods (1916)
"Gratitude, Reverence and respectfulness. Ingratitude is one of the most unforgivable
traits of an unbecoming character. Both parents and teachers should ..."
3. The Standard Dictionary of Facts: History, Language, Literature, Biography edited by Henry Woldmar Ruoff (1909)
"... The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gent," distinguished for his fidelity
and affec- > tion, his respectfulness, and his volubility. ..."
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