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Meaning of
deferential
in English
deferential
us
/dɪˈfɪrənʃəl/
uk
/dɪˈfɛrənʃəl/
#uncommon
Definitions
Adjective
showing
respect
;
consideration
for
others
The
employee
was
deferential
to
his
boss
during
the
meeting
.
based
on
others'
views
(
rather
than
one's
own
)
Her
decision
was
deferential
to
the
opinions
of
her
colleagues
.
