deferential

Chris was brilliant, deferential, even demure, full of conviction.

At speechwriting meetings, Michel was deferential but quick with answers, just as the president liked.

Such an affection is necessarily based upon a most profound respect, and can only continue when this deferential regard exists.

First there was a great snarl, and then a deferential voice, 'This alters the case, sir.'

At eight-thirty a soft and deferential voice sounded in her ear.

He introduced them himself, and his deferential attentions to the two girls had the effect he intended.

How courtly and deferential their manners toward each other are!