Antonyms for deferential
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : def-uh-ren-shuhl |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌdɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl |
Definition of deferential
Origin :- 1822, from deferent + -ial; as a word in anatomy, from 1877. Related: Deferentially.
- adj respectful, considerate
- She beamed at my appearance, and her every word was caressing and deferential.
- Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark
- I saw it in every deferential gesture of his body, and every modulated tone of his voice.
- Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
- The Chief Inspector stood it well, deferential but inscrutable.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- With a deferential flourish the waiter brought him the menu-card.
- Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
- Like lightning Ferry's sword was out, but he only gave it a deferential sweep.
- Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
- I am sure he laughed at me in secret; but nothing could be more polite and deferential.
- Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu
- "Certainly, sir," said the clerk, who was polite and deferential.
- Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
- "This is the man," said the chief warder, with a deferential bow.
- Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
- "This is unworthy of you, madam," said he, his tone grave and deferential.
- Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini
- Tamb' Itam, deferential, hinted at preparations for defence.
- Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
Synonyms for deferential
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