Friendly
Friendly adjective - Expressing approval.
Usage example: a friendly sign that our pet project would be approved
Respectful and friendly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Respectful" instead an adjective "Friendly".
Respectful
Respectful adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.
Friendly and respectful are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Friendly" instead an adjective "Respectful".
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Josuke and Okuyasu on the other hand may look like stereotypical Japanese delinquents with their pompadours and customized school uniforms, but they're pretty friendly and respectful to others.
Source: Japanese Delinquents - Of course, McCoy is much less friendly and respectful towards Spock after he sentences his best friend to become monster food on Delta Vega.
Source: Dramatic Irony -
A powerful and dangerous man, not above priming Harry and setting him on a course of action without ever seeming to be anything but friendly and respectful.
Source: Old Master
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