deferential

As an adjective deferential

is respectful and considerate; showing deference.

As a verb submitted is

past tense of submit.

Deferent is a related term of deferential.

As adjectives the difference between deferential and deferent

is that deferential is respectful and considerate; showing deference while deferent is showing deference.

As a noun deferent is

that which carries or conveys.

Deferential is a related term of bootlicking.

As an adjective deferential

is respectful and considerate; showing deference.

As a verb bootlicking is

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Obsequious is a synonym of deferential.

As adjectives the difference between obsequious and deferential

is that obsequious is (archaic) obedient, compliant with someone else's orders or wishes while deferential is respectful and considerate; showing deference.

Deferential is a related term of cringing.

As an adjective deferential

is respectful and considerate; showing deference.

As a verb cringing is

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As a noun cringing is

act of one who cringes.

Deferential is a synonym of regardful.

As adjectives the difference between deferential and regardful

is that deferential is respectful and considerate; showing deference while regardful is respectful.

As adjectives the difference between deferential and courteous

is that deferential is respectful and considerate; showing deference while courteous is showing regard or thought for others; especially, displaying good manners or etiquette.

Deferential is a synonym of civil.

As adjectives the difference between deferential and civil

is that deferential is respectful and considerate; showing deference while civil is (uncomparable) having to do with people and government office as opposed to the military or religion.

Deferential is a synonym of obedient.

As adjectives the difference between deferential and obedient

is that deferential is respectful and considerate; showing deference while obedient is willing]] to [[comply#verb|comply with the (l), orders, or (l) of those in authority.