🔄 Synonyms of "Deferential"
3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| deferentnoun | Showing deference; deferential. |
| respectful | Marked or characterized by respect |
| regardful | Respectful. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Deferential"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| deferent | Showing deference; deferential. |
| respectful | Marked or characterized by respect |
| regardful | Respectful. |
| polite | Well-mannered, civilized. |
| obeisant | Courteously deferential and respectful. |
| discreet | Respectful of privacy or secrecy; exercising caution in order to avoid causing embarrassment; quiet; diplomatic. |
| circumspect | Carefully aware of all circumstances; considerate of all that is pertinent. |
| genuflective | servile |
| observant | Alert and paying close attention; watchful. |
| solicitous | (Usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause) Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways; thus: |
| condescending | Assuming a tone of superiority, or a patronizing attitude. |
| omniconsiderate | Showing consideration to everybody. |
| suppliantnoun | One who pleads or requests earnestly. |
| respective | Relating to particular persons or things, each to each; particular; own. |
| forehanded | (now US) Looking to the future; displaying foresight; prudent. |
| guardianly | Befitting a guardian. |
| softly softly | (UK) In a very tactful, careful, or nondisruptive manner. |
| deprecatingnoun | In manner that deprecates; insulting; belittling. |
| sympathetic | Of, related to, feeling, showing, or characterized by sympathy. |
| complimentary | Free; provided at no charge. |
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