资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Respectful \Re*spect"ful\ (-f?l), a.
   Marked or characterized by respect; as, respectful
   deportment.

         With humble joi and with respectful fear. --Prior.
   -- {Re*spect"ful*ly}, adv. -- {Re*spect"ful*ness}, n.

资料来源 : WordNet®

respectfulness
     n : courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to
         your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy" [syn: {deference},
          {respect}]