deferent

• Adjectif désuet ou littéraire, signifiant un comportement marqué par le respect ou la déférence envers autrui; souvent remplacé aujourd'hui par 'déférent' ou 'respectueux'.

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.

   déférent, respectueux

   • 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.

   Synonymescompliantcourteousdutifulobedientpoliterespectfulreverentsubmissiveyielding

   Antonymesarrogantdefiantdiscourteousdisrespectfuldomineeringimperiousimpertinentimpudentinsolentrude