# respectful

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ɹɪˈspɛkt.fl̩/ · frequency rank #11,101

## Definitions
1. Marked or characterized by respect

## Etymology
From respect + -ful.

## Easily confused with
- **respectfully** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/respectful-vs-respectfully)
- **resentful** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/resentful-vs-respectful)

## Common misspellings (16)
`erspectful`, `repsectful`, `resepctful`, `respcetful`, `respecctful`, `respecftul`, `respectfful`, `respectflu`, `respectfull`, `respecttful`, `respectufl`, `respetcful`, `resppectful`, `resspectful`, `rrespectful`, `rsepectful`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/respectful