CEFR C1

deferential

adjective

Meaning

Showing humble submission and respect.

Examples

The new employee maintained a deferential attitude towards his experienced colleagues.
She spoke in a deferential tone to the professor, acknowledging his expertise.

Synonyms: respectful, submissive, humble, obsequious, reverent

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deferential (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

Definition

Showing humble submission and respect.

Examples

The new employee maintained a deferential attitude towards his experienced colleagues.
She spoke in a deferential tone to the professor, acknowledging his expertise.
Despite his high status, the king was surprisingly deferential to the ancient customs of his people.

How to Use deferential

deferential to (someone/something) (prepositional phrase): Showing respect or submission towards a person or thing. — "She was always deferential to her elders."

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