Synonyms for regardful
- adjective
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Respectful
2. Careful — watchful, observant
careful, observant, thoughtful, mindful, watchful, heedful, advertent, deliberate, cautious, prudent, considerate, circumspect
Definitions
- adj. 1
Watchful, observant.
- adj. 2
Respectful.
Example sentences
- respectful I stood at a respectful distance from the old man.
- attentive Come on, be attentive, so you don’t let me go wrong.
- deferential Ziri was always deferential around Rima's mother.
- careful You should be careful in crossing the busy street.
- observant I'm an observant Muslim and I don't drink alcohol.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| regardful | steady | |
| respectful | rising | |
| attentive | rising | |
| deferential | rising | |
| deferent | steady | |
| careful | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- careful2, mindful2, prudent2, heedful
- 8 letters
- cautious2, watchful2, deferent
- 9 letters
- attentive3, observant3, advertent
- 10 letters
- thoughtful2, deliberate4, respectful3
- 11 letters
- considerate4, circumspect3, deferential4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (careful2 = 2 syllables).