Respectfully

Pronunciation: /rɪˈspɛktfəliː/

Respectfully (adv)

  1. In a way that shows you are polite and you value the other person’s feelings, time, or position.
  2. With careful manners, especially when speaking to someone with authority or when making a request.
  3. In a way that disagrees or corrects someone without being rude or insulting.

Respectfully (adverb)

Examples

  • She asked the question respectfully.
  • They answered respectfully during the meeting.