deferent

• Veraltetes Adjektiv, das das Erweisen von Ehrerbietung oder Respekt bedeutet; heute meist durch 'deferenziell' oder 'ehrerbietig' ersetzt.

An archaic adjective meaning showing deference or respect; now largely replaced by 'deferential'.

1. Showing respect or submissionC1formal

   Characterized by a polite and respectful attitude, especially toward someone of higher status or authority.

   Ehrerbietung und Respekt

   • The young apprentice was deferent to his master's instructions.
   • She spoke in a deferent tone to the judge.
   • His deferent behavior impressed the senior managers.

   Synonymecompliantcourteousdutifulobedientpoliterespectfulreverentsubmissiveyielding

   Antonymearrogantdefiantdiscourteousdisrespectfuldomineeringimperiousimpertinentimpudentinsolentrude