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- [def-uh-ren-shuh l]
- /ˌdɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl/
- /ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [def-uh-ren-shuh l]
- /ˌdɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl/
Definitions of deferential word
- adjective deferential Someone who is deferential is polite and respectful towards someone else. 3
- adjective deferential marked by or showing deference or respect; respectful 3
- adjective deferential showing deference; very respectful 3
- adjective deferential showing deference; deferent; respectful. 1
- noun deferential Showing deference; respectful. 1
- adjective deferential respectful 1
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Origin of deferential
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; after deference, by analogy with such pairs as residence: residential
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Parts of speech for Deferential
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deferential popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deferential
adj deferential
- reverential — of the nature of or characterized by reverence; reverent: reverential awe.
- civil — You use civil to describe events that happen within a country and that involve the different groups of people in it.
- submissive — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
adjective deferential
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- admiring — An admiring expression shows that you like or respect someone or something.
- reverent — feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting.
- considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
Antonyms for deferential
adj deferential
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
- disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.
- uncivil — without good manners; unmannerly; rude; impolite; discourteous.
- unmannerly — not mannerly; impolite; discourteous; coarse.
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
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