respectful
/rɪˈspektfl/
re · spect · ful
rɪ · ˈspekt · fl
English Definition
adj. showing politeness or honor
Significado en Español
respetuoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tôn trọng, kính cẩn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “respectful”:
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A
disrespectful
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B
courteous
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C
rude
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D
insolent
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B — courteous.
“respectful” means adj. showing politeness or honor
Common questions about “respectful”
What does “respectful” mean?
respectful — adj. showing politeness or honor. In Chinese: 恭敬的，尊重的.
How do you pronounce “respectful”?
respectful is pronounced /rɪˈspektfl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · spect · ful.
Is “respectful” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. respectful appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
