respectfully
adv. manneradv. to do something in a way that shows you admire someone or care about their feelings. You use this to be polite, especially when you disagree with someone.
adv. in a manner that conveys esteem, deference, or consideration for the feelings and rights of others. Frequently used as a sentence modifier to soften a disagreement or formal correction.
He listened respectfully while his grandfather told the story.
The student respectfully asked the professor to explain the difficult concept one more time.
While the board members disagreed with the proposal, they listened respectfully to the presentation before explaining their reasons for the rejection.
From respectful + -ly.
Often placed after the verb it modifies, or at the beginning of a sentence when used to introduce a polite disagreement.
He spoke respective to the judgeHe spoke respectfully to the judgeLearners confuse 'respectfully' (showing respect) with 'respectively' (in the order mentioned).