adverb
definition
In a respectful manner.
Examples of respectfully in a Sentence
At the inn at Yankovo he respectfully took leave of her, for the first time permitting himself to kiss her hand.
Pierre took off his hat and bowed respectfully to Kutuzov.
The old princess rose respectfully and curtsied.
In the next room sat the count and countess respectfully conversing with the prior, who was calling on them as old acquaintances and benefactors of the monastery.
Then wrinkles ran over his face like a wave and his forehead became smooth again, he bowed his head respectfully, closed his eyes, silently let Mack enter his room before him, and closed the door himself behind him.
But Kutuzov, with respectfully bowed head, seemed also to be waiting.
She means that respectfully, Toni said.
Everyone stood up respectfully when the Military Governor, having stayed about half an hour alone with the dying man, passed out, slightly acknowledging their bows and trying to escape as quickly as possible from the glances fixed on him by the doctors, clergy, and relatives of the family.
What they hadn't observed was how she could quietly and respectfully maintain her importance in the spousal role.
Private suggestions in the same sense, offered directly and respectfully, were no better received, and no important changes were made in the legislation of the preceding reign.
The chanting of the service ceased, and the voice of the priest was heard respectfully congratulating the dying man on having received the sacrament.
Some of the most important old men were the center of groups which even strangers approached respectfully to hear the voices of well-known men.
The general bowed his head respectfully, and the monarch mounted and rode down the street at a gallop.
The same reason that made him depreciate Hegel made him praise Krause (panentheism) and Schleiermacher, and speak respectfully of English philosophy.
God is the soul of the world, although the gods of popular belief are (at least by the later Stoics) respectfully if exoterically acknowledged.
Romanus was taken prisoner and conducted into the presence of Alp Arslan, who treated him with generosity, and terms of peace having been agreed to, dismissed him, loaded with presents and respectfully attended by a military guard.
Let's say you're watching Kanye and Taylor Swift on the Video Music Awards-you might say, "He isn't behaving respectfully toward her.
Gracefully and respectfully, with statesmanlike yet feminine dexterity, the demands of Darnley's father for justice on the murderers of his son were accepted and eluded by his daughter-in-law.
Quint paused and eyed the young lawyer respectfully.
I regretfully and respectfully implore you to help us, and to spread this message to friends and loved ones.
Funeral service on Saturday 9th August at Dunblane Cemetery at 11.30am to which all friends are respectfully invited.
All Sunday lunches should be so prodigious, so multi-faceted, so lovingly cooked, so respectfully carved.
We respectfully remind guests that a booking with us is a legally binding contract.
I respectfully submit that Your Lordship would find such laws, if enacted in this country, to be utterly repugnant.
We respectfully request the Court of Justice to give consideration to the acceleration of its preliminary ruling in this case.
When an influential deputation was sent from Finland to St Petersburg to represent to him respectfully that the officials were infringing the local rights and privileges solemnly accorded at the time of the annexation, it was refused an audience, and the leaders of the movement were informed indirectly that local interests must be subordinated to the general welfare of the empire.
He was made a French citizen in 17 9 2; and his advice was respectfully received in most of the states of Europe and America, with many of the leading men of which he maintained an active correspondence.
While still at a distance he took off his cap and tried to speak respectfully, but he was pale and breathless and his face was angry.
The colonel respectfully informed His Majesty of Balashev's mission, whose name he could not pronounce.
He dismounted, took Balashev's arm, and moving a few steps away from his suite, which waited respectfully, began to pace up and down with him, trying to speak significantly.
The latter bowed his head respectfully.
Balashev respectfully ventured to disagree with the French Emperor.
The same evening that the prince gave his instructions to Alpatych, Dessalles, having asked to see Princess Mary, told her that, as the prince was not very well and was taking no steps to secure his safety, though from Prince Andrew's letter it was evident that to remain at Bald Hills might be dangerous, he respectfully advised her to send a letter by Alpatych to the Provincial Governor at Smolensk, asking him to let her know the state of affairs and the extent of the danger to which Bald Hills was exposed.
That old man noticed a face thrust out of the carriage window gazing at them, and respectfully touching Pierre's elbow said something to him and pointed to the carriage.
Until then it respectfully suggests that they refrain from further tendentious statements of the type issued on 11th November.
When you respond lovingly and respectfully, you will have a happier baby.
Seriously and respectfully consider her needs, and do your best to be fair in dividing child rearing schedules, visitation and parenting responsibilities.
Reciprocally, if there is something the model is doing that does not work, be sure to respectfully communicate that and give her a new idea to work with.
Dress respectfully, as if you were attending a church service (unless otherwise specified).
Hanna Anderson's girls' clothing line is delightfully feminine and yet as respectfully practical as their price range.
It is a very important part of the career cycle, and should be treated respectfully.
Expect to be thoroughly scrutinized, although it will be done respectfully.
Honor is everything in Asian society, so it's crucial to conduct yourself respectfully.
By leaving the relationship gracefully and respectfully, each individual preserves their dignity and can learn from both the good and the bad points of the relationship, hopefully making their next partnership a more successful one.
In nonverbal communication between cultures, the answer is "respectfully."
Letter writing gives the person initiating the breakup a long time to form his thoughts respectfully.
The traditional marriage proposal typically involves the man on bended knee, respectfully asking the hand of his partner in marriage.
She always waits respectfully for an answer and will usually respond, "Right!"
Both letters are written in standard business block format, and both should politely and respectfully introduce the topic and request to the reader.
Wray originally accepted the job, but later respectfully declined, explaining that he and his new wife wanted to start a family and it just wasn't the right time to move.