deferential Play adjectiveShowing deference; respectful. SYNONYMS acquiescentattentiveawedbiddablecivilcomplaisantcompliantconsideratecourteousdociledutifulfawninghumblemanageablemannerlyobedientobeisantobsequiouspliantpoliteregardfulrespectfulreverentreverentialslavishsubmissivesubservientthoughtfultoadyingtractableyielding
