deferential
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/ˌdɛfərˈɛntʃəl/
/ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/
Formal
- 1 saygılı, hürmetkâr
Definition (English)
Showing respect for someone, often by accepting that person's opinions or authority.
Example Sentences
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She was always deferential to her older colleagues.Kıdemli meslektaşlarına karşı her zaman saygılıydı.
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The waiter spoke in a quiet, deferential tone.Garson alçak ve hürmetkâr bir sesle konuştu.
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deferential to somebodydeferential mannerdeferential tonedeferential attitude