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respectfully

2 definitions • 3 examples
1
in a way that shows you want to be polite or honour someone:

Examples:

When she was asked if she had any ambition to become prime minister, she respectfully (= politely) declined to answer the question.
As the body was carried through the crowd, people drew back respectfully (= to show their respect).
2
in a way that shows you admire someone or something:

Examples:

The audience clapped respectfully as she stood up to speak.

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