adjective
English to Italian Dictionary

respectful Meaning in Italian (respectful significato in italiano)

rispettoso
rispettoso in English:respectful
Phonetic:rispɛtˈtoːzo
Gender:Maschile
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Il significato di respectful in italiano è rispettoso. (Che mostra deferenza o alta considerazione per qualcuno o qualcosa.)

Definitions of Respectful

  1. 1
    adjective
    rispettoso

    Showing deference or high regard for someone or something.

    Che mostra deferenza o alta considerazione per qualcuno o qualcosa.

  2. 2
    adjective
    rispettoso

    Behaving in a way that shows politeness and consideration.

    Che si comporta in modo da mostrare educazione e considerazione.

Example Sentences

casual

“He was always respectful towards his elders.”

Era sempre rispettoso verso i suoi anziani.

general

“Please be respectful of other people's opinions.”

Per favore, sii rispettoso delle opinioni altrui.

formal

“The students maintained a respectful silence during the ceremony.”

Gli studenti mantennero un rispettoso silenzio durante la cerimonia.

Synonyms (Sinonimi)

In Italian:

riverentepremurosoeducato

In English:

courteouspolitedeferentialreverent

Antonyms (Contrari)

In Italian:

irrispettosomaleducato

Inflected Word Forms

nounrespect
noundisrespect
adjectivedisrespectful
adverbrespectfully

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

respectful silencecollocation

A period of quietness observed out of reverence or solemnity.

keep a respectful distanceexpression

To maintain physical or emotional space to show deference or avoid intrusion.