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Respectfully vs Respected - What's the difference?

respectfully | respected |

As an adverb respectfully

is in a respectful manner.

As an adjective respected is

describing one considered to be deserving of respect, who is due special honor or appreciation.

As a verb respected is

past tense of respect.

respectfully

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a respectful manner.

    • See also

    * respectively

    respected

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Describing one considered to be deserving of respect, who is due special honor or appreciation.
    • He was a well respected jurist and his death will be a loss to the profession.

    Synonyms

    * admired, well-regarded

    Verb

    (head)
  • (respect)

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