Synonyms of deferent

deferent

adjective

as in respectful

marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status

though he's already attained star status, the rookie remains deferent to the team's veteran players

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respectful
• regardful
• deferential
• polite
• dutiful
• civil
• reverent
• worshipful
• gracious
• reverential
• servile
• hagiographical
• obsequious
• venerating
• grovelling
• courteous
• sycophantic
• subservient
• fawning
• hagiographic
• kowtowing
• groveling
• toadying
• genuflecting
• kid-glove
• kid-gloved

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disrespectful
• offensive
• insulting
• abusive
• demeaning
• derogatory
• undutiful
• contemptuous
• disparaging
• impudent
• irreverent
• scornful
• rude
• insolent
• depreciatory
• depreciative
• discourteous
• uncivil
• belittling