Adjective

(en adjective)

Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.

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Worthy of reverence.

Ancient, antiquated or archaic.

Made sacred especially by religious or historical association.

Giving an impression of aged goodness and benevolence.

Adjective

(-)

Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own.

They returned to their respective places of abode.

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(obsolete) Noticing with attention; careful; wary.

* Archbishop Sandys

If you look upon the church of England with a respective eye, you can not refuse this charge.

(obsolete) Looking toward; having reference to; relative, not absolute.

the respective connections of society

(obsolete) Fitted to awaken respect.

* 1599 , , IV. iv. 192:

What should it be that he respects in her / But I can make respective in myself,

(obsolete) Rendering respect; respectful; regardful.

* Chapman

With respective shame, rose, took us by the hands.

* Lord Burleigh

With thy equals familiar, yet respective .