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deferential Definition


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deferential
adj
    1. Showing deference or respect.
      Thesaurus: polite, civil, courteous, considerate, respectful, submissive, dutiful, complaisant, ingratiating, obsequious.
Derivative: deferentially
adverb
    Etymology: 19c.



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