respectfully
gb/ɹɪspˈɛktfəli/ us/ɹɪspˈɛktfəli/
B2
Inglés
~ 6800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B2
property
1
in a polite and respectful way
In a polite way that shows you respect a person, rule, or idea.
Patrón de uso:
to [do something] respectfully toward [someone/something]
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse "respectfully" with "respectively." "Respectfully" means "in a respectful way" (e.g., "She respectfully disagreed"), while "respectively" means "in the same order as mentioned" (e.g., "Tom and Ana are 10 and 12, respectively"). Learners may also mix up "respectful" (adjective) and "respectfully" (adverb): "He was respectful" (correct), not *"He was respectfully"; but "He spoke respectfully" (correct), not *"He spoke respectful."
Sinónimos
politely (Very close in meaning, but does not always carry the same sense of showing special honor or deference.)
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courteously (Slightly more formal and old-fashioned; emphasizes good manners as well as respect.)
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deferentially (Stronger sense of showing lower status or great admiration, often toward authority.)
Antónimos
rudely (Shows lack of politeness and concern for others, the opposite of acting with respect.)
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disrespectfully (Direct opposite; means in a way that clearly does not show respect.)
Colocaciones
respectfully disagree
|respectfully decline
|respectfully request
|speak respectfully
|treat [someone] respectfully
|respectfully submit
Temas
politeness
|communication
|social
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- I must respectfully disagree with your conclusions.
- Please address the judge respectfully at all times.
- The students listened respectfully while the survivor told her story.
- She respectfully declined the job offer after thinking about it overnight.
- We ask that visitors dress respectfully when entering the temple.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I respectfully ask for more time.
- He spoke respectfully to his teacher.
- She respectfully said no to the invite.
- Please talk respectfully to your parents.
- They tried to behave respectfully during the meeting.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
respectfully
AFI
GB/ɹɪspˈɛktfəli/
US/ɹɪspˈɛktfəli/
Sílabas y acento
re - spect - fully (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (spect)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: respectfully
- Plural: respectfullies
Familia de palabras
Forms
respectfullies
noun
Core family
respect
noun B1
respectful
adjective B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
respectability
noun B2
irrespective
adjective C1
Expresiones
I respectfully disagree
1/ˈaɪ ɹɪspˈɛktfəli dɪsəɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
politely state disagreement
A polite way to say that you do not agree with what someone has said.
Ejemplos
- I respectfully disagree and would like to offer another point of view.
- With all due respect, I respectfully disagree with that statement.
respectfully decline
2/ɹɪspˈɛktfəli dɪklˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
formal
politely refuse an offer or request
To say no to an invitation, offer, or request in a polite way that shows respect.
Ejemplos
- She decided to respectfully decline the invitation to the event.
- We must respectfully decline your proposal at this time.
Respectfully yours
3/ɹɪspˈɛktfəli jˈʊɹz/
fixed phrase
formal
formal letter closing showing respect
A very polite phrase used at the end of a formal letter or email, before your name, to show respect.
Ejemplos
- Respectfully yours, John Smith
- She ended the letter with "Respectfully yours" to sound formal and polite.