deferential

Day 19Level 2

def-uh-REN-shuhl

respectful

Part of Speech: adjective

Synonyms:

considerate, courteous, complaisant

Antonyms:

disrespectful, inconsiderate, arrogant

Example Sentence:

The government's spokesperson was very deferential to media, but he couldn't hold his anger against the false allegations by some reporters.

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