deferential
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/ˌdefəˈrenʃl/
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/ˌdefəˈrenʃl/
Being polite and respectful, especially to someone older or higher in rank.
She was deferential when speaking to the judge.
그녀는 판사와 말을 할 때 매우 공손했다.