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deferential

[ def-uh-ren-shuhl ]

adjective

  1. showing deference; deferent; respectful.

    Synonyms: , , , ,



deferential

/ ˌɛəˈɛʃə /

adjective

  1. marked by or showing deference or respect; respectful
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌڱˈԳپ, adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of deferential1

1815–25; after deference, by analogy with such pairs as residence: residential
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Example Sentences

The left’s remains reactive, scattered, and deferential to the Democratic Party.

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Martin’s measured, deferential, responsible-adult performance — in his previous career he was a teacher — was understood back home as critical to the nation’s future.

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But Rutte was deferential to Trump, laughing excitedly at his "jokes" and making sure to let him know how much he appreciated him and it seemed to loosen the president up.

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The deferential Betts has been more reserved in his own analysis, emphasizing he still has much to learn.

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If both teams win out, El Camino Real would receive the No. 1 seed for the first City Section Open Division playoffs by virtual of goal deferential in the two games they’ve faced each other.

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