deferent (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 1 sense of the word *deferent*:
ADJECTIVE	all	deferent, deferential, regardful	showing deference

English > *deferent*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	showing deference.
Synonyms	deferential, regardful
Broader	respectful	Full of or exhibiting respect
Spanish	deferente, respetuoso, sumiso
Catalan	deferencial
Nouns	deference	a courteous expression / expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
	deference	a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
	deference	courteous regard for people's feelings
Verbs	defer	yield to another's wish / wish or opinion

HyperDic: deferent