Learning language
Translation language
adjective · B1 · often · UK/US

respectful

respectful

Meaning of respectful

showing respect

Learn respectful with free cards in 30 seconds.

Check vocabulary level

10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.

Free flashcards·10,000+ words in the database·scheduled reviews
How important is this word
B1often

respectful fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.

Pronunciation
British English/rɪˈspɛktfəl/
American English/rɪˈspɛktfəl/
Russian transcription[uvɐˈʐitʲɪlʲnɨj]
respectful
respectful - уважительный
free flashcards
Learn for freeLearn 7 words from "Teamwork"
Active review

How many words can you learn in a year?

If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.

ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.

Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.

We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.

How many words you can add to active review
PacePer dayPer yearBest for
Easy3 words≈ 1,100 wordsstarting without pressure
Balanced5 words≈ 1,800 wordssteady growth
Recommended8 words≈ 2,900 wordsaround 3,000 words a year
Fast10 words≈ 3,650 wordsvisible vocabulary growth
Intensive15 words≈ 5,500 wordsstrong motivation

respectful with Russian translation

respectful usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Пожалуйста, проявляйте уважительный тон и говорите тихо во время церемонии.

Please be respectful and speak quietly during the ceremony.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Уважительный гость узнаёт правила дома прежде, чем войти.

A respectful visitor learns about the house rules before entering.

Learn by topic

respectful belongs to the topic "Teamwork". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

respectfulуважительный
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

respectful synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between respectful / polite / deferential / reverent / considerate / well-mannered

🇬🇧English
respectful

showing respect or deference toward others

A1Very Often

Be respectful to your teammates during the meeting.

Будь уважительным к товарищам по команде во время встречи.

🇬🇧English

showing good manners and conventional courtesy

A1Very Often

He was polite when he declined the invitation.

Он был вежлив, когда вежливо отказался от приглашения.

D
🇬🇧English
deferential

showing deference; yielding to someone's judgment or authority

B2Rarely

She was deferential to the senior manager's experience.

Она была покорна опыту старшего менеджера.

R
🇬🇧English
reverent

deeply respectful, often with solemn or religious connotations

B2Rarely

The crowd was reverent during the memorial service.

Толпа была благоговейна во время поминальной службы.

🇬🇧English

thoughtful and mindful of other people's feelings and needs

A2Often

Be considerate and keep the noise down after 10 pm.

Будь внимателен и не шумите после 22:00.

🇬🇧English

having good manners; raised to behave politely in social situations

A2Often

The well-mannered student thanked the teacher after class.

Воспитанный ученик поблагодарил учителя после урока.

🇬🇧English

polite and formal; observing basic courtesy (often implying minimal friendliness)

A2Often

They managed to keep the conversation civil despite disagreements.

Им удалось сохранить корректность разговора, несмотря на разногласия.

What's the difference

Related words and lists for respectful

How to pronounce respectful and what this word means

respectful translation: уважительный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce respectful

/rɪˈspɛktfəl/

respectful translation

уважительный

respectful examples

Please be respectful and speak quietly during the ceremony.

respectful transcription

/rɪˈspɛktfəl/, /rɪˈspɛktfəl/

How this dictionary entry is reviewed

ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.

Translation and meaningPronunciation and transcriptionExamples, synonyms, and topics

Questions about this word

respectful meaning: what does it mean?

showing respect

respectful pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

respectful is pronounced as /rɪˈspɛktfəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

respectful definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Please be respectful and speak quietly during the ceremony. Translation: Пожалуйста, проявляйте уважительный тон и говорите тихо во время церемонии.

Is respectful part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?

Yes, respectful (уважительный) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is respectful part of Teamwork vocabulary?

Yes, respectful (уважительный) can be learned in the Teamwork topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Audio practiceExamplesSmart repeats

Learn respectful in your vocabulary

Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.