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deferential
adjective def·er·en·tial \ˌde-fə-ˈren-chəl\
Definition of DEFERENTIAL
: showing or expressing deference <deferential attention>
— def·er·en·tial·ly \-ˈren-chə-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of DEFERENTIAL
1822
Related to DEFERENTIAL
- Synonyms
- deferent, respectful, dutiful, regardful
- Antonyms
- disrespectful, undutiful
Rhymes with DEFERENTIAL
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deferential
adjective def·er·en·tial \ˌdef-ə-ˈren-chəl\
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