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deferential
/ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃl/
adjective
pełen szacunku
Also
uległy
Definition
Showing respect and politeness, especially to an older or more senior person.
Examples
The young intern was very deferential to the senior doctor.
Młody stażysta był bardzo pełen szacunku wobec starszego lekarza.
He spoke in a deferential tone, careful not to offend.
Mówił uległym tonem, ostrożnie, aby nie urazić.
Synonyms
Collocations
deferential attitudedeferential mannerdeferential treatment
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