Deferential: meaning, definitions and examples
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deferential
[ ˌdefəˈrenʃəl ]
in a respectful manner
Showing deference; respectful and considerate towards others.
Synonyms
courteous, obedient, polite, respectful, submissive
Examples of usage
- She always spoke to her boss in a deferential tone.
- His deferential attitude towards his elders was appreciated by everyone in the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "deferential" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deferente
🇮🇳 आदरपूर्ण
🇩🇪 ehrerbietig
🇮🇩 menghormati
🇺🇦 шанобливий
🇵🇱 pełen szacunku
🇯🇵 敬意を表する
🇫🇷 déférent
🇪🇸 respetuoso
🇹🇷 saygılı
🇰🇷 공손한
🇸🇦 مبجل
🇨🇿 úctivý
🇸🇰 úctivý
🇨🇳 恭敬的
🇸🇮 spoštljiv
🇮🇸 virðingarfullur
🇰🇿 құрметті
🇬🇪 პატივცემული
🇦🇿 hörmətli
🇲🇽 respetuoso
Word origin
The word 'deferential' originated from the Latin word 'deferentia', which means 'respect' or 'deference'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The concept of showing deference or respect towards others has been valued in various cultures throughout history, emphasizing the importance of humility and consideration for others.