deferent | Definition of deferent

Synonyms and Antonyms of deferent

marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status

though he's already attained star status, the rookie remains deferent to the team's veteran players

Synonyms of deferent

deferential, dutiful, regardful, respectful

Words Related to deferent

reverent, reverential, venerating, worshipful

fawning, genuflecting, groveling (or grovelling), hagiographic (or hagiographical), kowtowing, obsequious, servile, subservient, sycophantic, toadying

civil, courteous, gracious, polite

kid-glove, kid-gloved

Near Antonyms of deferent

abusive, insulting, offensive

belittling, demeaning, depreciative, depreciatory, derogatory, disparaging

contemptuous, impudent, irreverent, scornful

discourteous, insolent, rude, uncivil

Antonyms of deferent

disrespectful, undutiful