deferente — meaning in English
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English meaning
- deferential adj Polite and respectful, especially towards someone in authority.
- smarmy adjective Excessively flattering or ingratiating in an insincere, oily way.
Senses
deferente is used for these senses in English:
- deferential Respectful and considerate; showing deference.
- smarmy Falsely earnest, smug, ingratiating, or pious.
- vas deferens (anatomy) The duct in the testicle that carries semen from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
deferential — full definition
- adj Polite and respectful, especially towards someone in authority.
- adj Following someone else's beliefs or wishes rather than your own judgement.
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