respectful

Does it become romantic because of the need for power, or does it always stay at a respectful distance?

Sarcastic compliments upon his generosity, replied to by as sincere expressions of respectful friendship.

The look of pity quickly faded from his eyes, giving place to the same mask of respectful deference.

In my demeanour I was always sedate and respectful—full of humility, and self-accusation.

The Municipal Commission watched those big tears with most respectful admiration.

Respectful of, or indifferent to, the question of national territories, from the first moment it forbade conquest.