deferential
Origin of deferential
1Other words for deferential
Other words from deferential
- def·er·en·tial·ly, adverb
- non·def·er·en·tial, adjective
- non·def·er·en·tial·ly, adverb
- o·ver·def·er·en·tial, adjective
- o·ver·def·er·en·tial·ly, adverb
- un·def·er·en·tial, adjective
- un·def·er·en·tial·ly, adverb
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How to use deferential in a sentence
Whenever I come up against Cupid, experience has taught me to retire deferentially, and wait until the love-fever has abated.
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le Queux“No, sir,” said Weston in a formal manner, though “sir” is not often used deferentially in western Canada.
The Gold Trail | Harold BindlossClosing the door softly behind him, he coughed deferentially.
John Ingerfield and Other Stories | Jerome K. JeromeThe stately manner of Germain caught his glance at once, and bowing deferentially he inquired the name.
The False Chevalier | William Douw LighthallI have called the waiter to explain the curious circumstance, and asked if it be royalty that is so deferentially acknowledged.
Tony Butler | Charles James Lever
British Dictionary definitions for deferential
/ (ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl) /
marked by or showing deference or respect; respectful
Derived forms of deferential
- deferentially, adverb
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