Sentence example with the word 'deferential'

deferential

accommodating, cap in hand, conscientious, disarming, fair, insinuating, obeisant, on bended knee, regardful, servile, subservient

Definition adj. showing deference

Last update: August 2, 2015


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This actions showed his deferential behaviour.   [adjective]

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He was not deferential to his seniors and did not expect deference from his juniors.   [adjective]

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The archive material suggests that in both countries the courts have been unnecessarily deferential in the face of public interest immunity claims from government.   [adjective]

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Sowerberry, after several deferential glances at his wife, said, 'My dear' He was going to say more; but, Mrs.   [adjective]

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The man replied with a deferential smile, "I was born within a stone's-throw of the market-place in Jerusalem."'   [adjective]

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"This is what I want, my dear fellow," said the count to the deferential young man who had entered.   [adjective]

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The officer evidently had complete control of his face, and while Kutuzov was turning managed to make a grimace and then assume a most serious, deferential, and innocent expression.   [adjective]

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The young are deferential to their elders.   [Please select]

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Something in the stranger's deferential manner sent a warm glow of importance to the woman's heart.   [Please select]

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"Good-afternoon, Miss Blaisdell," he began with a deferential bow.   [Please select]

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Her manner with the Doctor when others were present was professionally deferential.   [Please select]

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