RESPECTFULLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does respectfully mean? • RESPECTFULLY (adverb)
The adverb RESPECTFULLY has 1 sense:
1. in a respectful manner
Familiarity information: RESPECTFULLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• RESPECTFULLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a respectful manner
Synonyms:
respectfully; with all respect
Context example:
might I respectfully suggest to the Town Council that they should adopt a policy of masterly inactivity?
Antonym:
disrespectfully (in a disrespectful manner)
Pertainym:
respectful (full of or exhibiting respect)
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