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Definition of deferential adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

deferential

adjective
 
/ˌdefəˈrenʃl/
 
/ˌdefəˈrenʃl/
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  1. deferential (towards somebody) showing that you respect somebody/something, especially somebody older or more senior than you
    • He was always deferential towards his mentor.
    • a deferential tone
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