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deferential
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showing respect and esteem toward someone, especially a superior
deferential
adj
deferent
adj
defer
v
deferentially
adv
deferentially
adv
undeferential
adj
undeferential
adj
Example
The employee adopted a deferential tone when addressing the CEO during the meeting.
Her deferential manner in the courtroom earned her the respect of both the judge and her peers.
