Meaning of the word deferential in English
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deferential
US /ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl/
UK /ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl/
Adjective
1.
polite and showing respect:
Example:
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She is always extremely deferential toward anyone in authority.
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