/ Dictionary / Index R respectful: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: re•spect•ful Pronunciation: (ri-spekt'ful), [key] — adj. full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: respectful (Thesaurus) respecter respecting Related Content Daily Word Quiz: panacea Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language