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Deferential vs Obeisant - What's the difference?

deferential | obeisant |

As adjectives the difference between deferential and obeisant

is that deferential is respectful and considerate; showing deference while obeisant is courteously deferential and respectful.

deferential

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • respectful and considerate; showing deference
  • (anatomy) of, or relating to the vas deferens
  • based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions

    • Related terms

    * deferent

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    obeisant

    English

    Alternative forms

    * obeisaunt (obsolete) * obeysant (obsolete) * obeysaunt (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • courteously deferential and respectful.

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