A2 — Elementaryadjective
rispettoso
respectful, considerate
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
educatocorteseriguardosodeferenteossequioso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
irrispettosomaleducatoscortesesgarbatovillano
Usage note
'Rispettoso' is the standard term. 'Riguardoso' implies careful consideration for others. 'Deferente' adds deference (to authority). 'Ossequioso' can be negative (excessively obsequious). 'Educato' simply means well-mannered.
Example
"È sempre rispettoso nei confronti degli anziani."
"He is always respectful towards elderly people."
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