respectful

• Respektvoll gegenüber jemandem oder etwas sein; Achtung und Rücksicht zeigen.

Showing or feeling respect for someone or something.

1. Showing admiration or deferenceB1formal

   Demonstrating a polite and considerate attitude toward someone or something, often due to their qualities, status, or achievements.

   Respektvoll

   • The students were respectful toward their elderly teacher.
   • He gave a respectful bow before leaving the room.
   • She listened to his opinion in a respectful manner.

   Synonymeconsideratecourteousdeferentialdutifulhumblepoliteregardfulreverentreverential

   Antonymecontemptuousdiscourteousdisdainfuldisrespectfulimpoliteinsolentirreverentrude

2. Feeling or expressing deep reverenceB2formal

   Experiencing or showing a profound sense of awe and honor, often toward something sacred, important, or highly esteemed.

   Ehrfürchtig

   • The crowd remained respectful during the moment of silence.
   • Her voice was respectful as she spoke about the historical monument.
   • They visited the temple with a respectful and quiet demeanor.

   Synonymeawedreverentreverentialworshipful

   Antonymeblasphemousdisrespectfulirreverentprofane