great deference

Frequency: 6.03.5 per million words

Used to emphasize a high degree of respect.

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Examples (10)

  • She always speaks to her grandparents with great deference.
  • The junior doctors listened to the surgeon's instructions with great deference.
  • He treated the visiting diplomat with great deference, understanding the importance of the meeting.
  • In their culture, elders are always shown great deference.
  • It was with great deference that he approached the queen to present his petition.
  • Because of her immense contributions, she was always treated with great deference by her colleagues.
  • The students accorded the renowned professor great deference during his lecture.
  • Why must we show such great deference to outdated traditions?
  • The knights bowed to their king with great deference.
  • The young artist spoke of the old master's work with great deference and admiration.