deferential (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

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

deferential > pronunciation
Sounds	deh.fereh'nchahl; deh.fereh'nshahl
Rhymes	abdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...

English > *deferential*: 1 sense > adjective 1
Meaning	showing deference.
Synonyms	deferent, 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
Adverbs	deferentially	in a respectfully deferential manner
Adverbs	deferentially	in a servile manner

HyperDic: deferential