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respectfully

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/rɪˈspɛktfəli/ · re-spect-ful-ly

In a manner showing respect; courteously.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner showing respect; courteously.

ایسے انداز میں جو احترام ظاہر کرے؛ ادب کے ساتھ۔

احتراماً

ehteramaan

Formal: احتراماً

Synonyms

courteouslypolitelydeferentiallyشائستگی سےادب سےعزت کے ساتھ

Antonyms

disrespectfullyrudeimpolitelyبے احترامبے ادبیبے حیا

Common Collocations

  • speak respectfully
  • act respectfully
  • respond respectfully

Example Sentences

She addressed the committee respectfully, acknowledging their efforts.

اس نے کمیٹی کو احتراماً مخاطب کیا، ان کی کوششوں کو تسلیم کیا۔

Us ne committee ko ehteramaan mukhatib kiya, un ki koshishon ko tasleem kiya.

He spoke respectfully, ensuring not to offend anyone.

اس نے احتراماً بات کی، اس بات کا خیال رکھا کہ کسی کو نقصان نہ پہنچے۔

Us ne ehteramaan baat ki, is baat ka khayal rakha ke kisi ko nuqsan na pahunche.

Respectfully, I disagree with your opinion.

احتراماً، میں آپ کی رائے سے اتفاق نہیں کرتا۔

ehteramaan, main aap ki rai se ittefaq nahi karta.

Easily Confused With

respectable:Respectfully refers to showing respect, while respectable means worthy of respect.

Word Family

respect
nounاحترام
respected
adjectiveمحترم
respectful
adjectiveاحترام کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that 'respectfully' always carries a sense of politeness.

Imagine bowing your head slightly when speaking to someone important.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کی زبان ہی ہوتی ہے ادب و احترام کی

Mohabbat ki zuban hi hoti hai adab o ehteram ki

The language of love is one of manners and respect.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عزت دو تو عزت لو

Izzat do to izzat lo

Give respect to gain respect.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "respectus" — to look back at; regard

First known use: 15th century

The word 'respectfully' is derived from 'respect' which comes from the Latin 'respectus', meaning 'to look back at or regard'. It has evolved into modern English as a courteous expression.