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