deference :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. (humility)

n. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"

respect, respectfulness

n. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"

condescension, superciliousness, disdainfulness

n. the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

pose, airs

n. affected manners intended to impress others; "don't put on airs with me"

vanity, conceit

n. the trait of being unduly vain and conceited

veneration, reverence, awe

n. a profound emotion inspired by a deity; "the fear of God"

regard, respect

n. (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect"

respect, esteem

n. an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"

regard, respect, esteem

n. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"

respect, deference, respectfulness

n. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"

abidance, submission, compliance, conformity, conformation

n. acting according to certain accepted standards; "their financial statements are in conformity with generally accepted accounting practices"

acquiescence

n. agreement with a statement or proposal to do something; "he gave his assent eagerly"; "a murmur of acquiescence from the assembly"

obedience

n. the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

conquest, conquering, enslavement, subjection, subjugation

n. the act of conquering

submission, compliance

n. the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another

veneration, reverence, awe

n. a profound emotion inspired by a deity; "the fear of God"

regard, respect

n. (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point; "it differs in that respect"

respect, esteem

n. an attitude of admiration or esteem; "she lost all respect for him"

regard, respect, esteem

n. the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); "it is held in esteem"; "a man who has earned high regard"

respect, deference

n. a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"

familiarity, casualness

n. a casual manner

reserve, modesty

n. formality and propriety of manner

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