adv
Uncommon
respectfully
rih-SPEHKT-fuh-lee
Respectfully (adv) means In a manner that shows courtesy and regard for someone. Example: “She respectfully disagreed with her manager's decision.”
adv
1
In a manner that shows courtesy and regard for someone.
"She respectfully disagreed with her manager's decision."
"He asked the judge, respectfully, to reconsider."
How to use respectfully
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing or saying something in a polite, considerate way.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
respectfully disagree
respectfully submit
yours respectfully
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more respectfully
- Superlative
- most respectfully
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Etymology
From respectful plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Antonyms
disrespectfully
Rhymes for respectfully
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What does “respectfully” mean?
The word “respectfully” means in a manner that shows courtesy and regard for someone. In plain terms, doing or saying something in a polite, considerate way.
How do you pronounce “respectfully”?
“Respectfully” is pronounced rih-SPEHKT-fuh-lee (/ɹɪˈspɛkt.fə.li/ in IPA).
How do you use “respectfully” in a sentence?
Here is “respectfully” used in a sentence: “She respectfully disagreed with her manager's decision.”
What part of speech is “respectfully”?
“Respectfully” is an adverb.
Is “respectfully” a common word?
“Respectfully” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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