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Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial respectfully has 1 sense
  1. respectfully, with all respect - in a respectful manner; "might I respectfully suggest to the Town Council that they should adopt a policy of masterly inactivity?"
    Antonyms: disrespectfully
    Derived from adjective respectful1

Definitions from the Web

Respectfully

Definition

adverb

Showing or expressing respect or deference.

Senses

1. With respect to someone's feelings or opinions:

- "He listened respectfully to her concerns."

- "They respectfully disagreed on the matter."

2. In a courteous or polite manner:

- "She answered the question respectfully."

- "He always treats others respectfully."

Usage

Popular:

- "She always speaks respectfully to her elders."

- "It is important to address your superiors respectfully."

Local:

- "In their culture, greetings are done respectfully through a bow."

- "The community members interact respectfully with one another."

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