deferential meaning

UK US /ˌdɛfəˈrɛntʃəl/ 4 syllables

deferential (adjective): showing deference.

Definition of deferential

  1. showing deference

    Synonyms: deferent, regardful

    Similar: respectful

    Related forms: deference

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How to pronounce deferential

deferential is pronounced /ˌdɛfəˈrɛntʃəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with deferential

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in AL · 11-letter words

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