Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a respectful manner; with respect; in a manner comporting with due estimation.
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- adverb In a
respectful manner.
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- adverb in a respectful manner
Etymologies
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Examples
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Taking established nerd / geekdom as an example (and one which I can safely lay some claim to), your average nerd (And please note I use the term respectfully, I'm not intentionally belittling anyone with the word) is going to be more comfortable with other, similar nerds.
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And, again, I say, and I use this term respectfully, it was by default, because Anna Nicole really truly was a very lonely, deep inside, a very lonely woman.
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(I stayed out of it, of course, listening respectfully from a distance).
Liz Willen: The Horror, the Horror! I Dreamt It Was My Tryout! Liz Willen 2010
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(I stayed out of it, of course, listening respectfully from a distance).
Liz Willen: The Horror, the Horror! I Dreamt It Was My Tryout! Liz Willen 2010
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Sharing our personal stories thoughtfully, honestly, and respectfully is a good thing.
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I will again respectfully disagree, as Hal Jordan is a DC character and Deadpool is a Marvel character.
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I won't link to the post where some guy called me a bitch, a slut and whatever else, but here are some choice excerpts from one comment: As a center-right American who voted for Bush and has relatives in Toronto, all I can say respectfully, is go and do what you want.
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They speak his name respectfully as that of one who grew up among their ancestors, who trod their streets, sat in their cathedral, won great fame, and met his death under the strange, distant, southern stars.
Laperouse Ernest Scott 1903
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The boy went his way, eying the labels respectfully and with some awe.
A Splendid Hazard Harold MacGrath 1901
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At his hotel, he made inquiry about the way to Rivenoak, a name respectfully received.
Our Friend the Charlatan George Gissing 1880
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