Respectful Vocabulary

noun a feeling of respect, approval, or deep gratitude towards someone or something

• Her admiration for the artist's work was evident in her detailed analysis of each piece.
• I have so much admiration for how hard she works to achieve her goals.
• I've got mad admiration for his sick skateboarding skills.
• The mountain stood tall and majestic, earning the admiration of all who beheld it.

noun the quality or state of being modest; reserve or propriety in speech, dress, or behavior

• Her modesty prevented her from accepting the praise for her accomplishments.
• She's so modest, she never brags about her achievements.
• I can't stand people who front their modesty just to get attention.
• The tree's modesty in bearing fruit without showy flowers is admirable.

adjective showing consideration or respect

• She was always regardful of other people's feelings and made sure to act with kindness and empathy.
• He's really regardful when it comes to sharing the workload and always makes sure to help out where he can.
• I appreciate that you're being regardful of my time and not keeping me waiting.
• Being regardful of the environment means making conscious choices to reduce waste and minimize our carbon footprint.