respectful
ADJECTIVE:
1. full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference:
a respectful reply.
2. full of, showing, or giving respect.
3. marked by or showing respect or deference.
Examples:
The children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office. —Merriam-Webster.
Origin:
First recorded in 1590–1600; respect + -ful. —Dictionary.com. // First Known Use of respectful: 1593. —Merriam-Webster.
Sources: 1, 2.
1. full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference:
a respectful reply.
2. full of, showing, or giving respect.
3. marked by or showing respect or deference.
Examples:
The children were remarkably respectful while in the president's office. —Merriam-Webster.
Origin:
First recorded in 1590–1600; respect + -ful. —Dictionary.com. // First Known Use of respectful: 1593. —Merriam-Webster.
Sources: 1, 2.