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deferential
UK
/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl/
US
/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl/
Translations
more deferential
Comp.
most deferential
Super.
UK
/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl/
US
/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl/
He gave a deferential nod to his teacher.
Он почтительно кивнул своему учителю.
Additional translations
Definitions
The young apprentice was deferential to his mentor, always listening intently and following instructions carefully.