heypolyglot
Italian

rispettosamente

/ri.spet.to.zaˈmen.te/adverbC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 9,105

Meaning

respectfully

  • In a polite, deferential, or respectful manner.

In a sentence

L'impiegato ha risposto rispettosamente a tutte le domande della commissione.

The clerk respectfully answered all the committee's questions.

Tutti rimasero rispettosamente in silenzio durante la commemorazione.

Everyone remained respectfully silent during the commemoration.

Chiedo rispettosamente la possibilità di esporre la mia versione dei fatti.

I respectfully request the opportunity to present my side of the story.

Usage notes

  • Common in formal writing or polite speech when addressing someone of higher status.

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