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ehrerbietig — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • deferential adj Respectful and considerate; showing deference.
  • reverent adj Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.

Senses

ehrerbietig is used for these senses in English:

  • deferential Respectful and considerate; showing deference.
  • reverent Showing or characterized by great respect or reverence; respectful.

deferential — full definition

  1. adj Respectful and considerate; showing deference.
  2. adj Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions.