deferential

About 0.53 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. adjective Respectful and considerate; showing deference.
2. adjective Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions.
3. adjective Of or relating to the vas deferens.

Similar words

deferent respectful regardful polite obeisant discreet circumspect genuflective observant solicitous

Often followed by

to and manner attitude in standard treatment tone toward

Word family

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