respectfully adv 1: in a respectful manner; "might I respectfully suggest to the Town Council that they should adopt a policy of masterly inactivity?" [ant: {disrespectfully}]
Respectful \Re*spect"ful\ (-f?l), a. Marked or characterized by respect; as, respectful deportment. [1913 Webster] With humble joy and with respectful fear. --Prior. [1913 Webster] -- {Re*spect"ful*ly}, adv. -- {Re*spect"ful*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]