deferential
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adjective \ˌde-fə-ˈren-chəl\Definition of DEFERENTIAL
: showing or expressing deference <deferential attention>
— def·er·en·tial·ly \-ˈren-chə-lē\ adverb
See Examples of DEFERENTIAL
- <the man had the deferential attitude of someone who had been a servant his entire life>
First Known Use of DEFERENTIAL
1822
Related to DEFERENTIAL
- Synonyms
- deferent, respectful, dutiful, regardful
- Antonyms
- disrespectful, undutiful
Rhymes with DEFERENTIAL
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