How is the word почтительный translated from Russian to English

Проявляющий большое уважение к кому-то.

Showing great respect toward someone.

adjective
English translation
Deferential

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  • Он говорил почтительным тоном. He used a deferential tone.

  • Новый сотрудник необычайно почтителен с клиентами. The new clerk is unusually deferential to customers.

  • Неужели каждое письмо должно звучать так почтительно? Must every letter sound so deferential?

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FAQ about “почтительный”

How is “почтительный” translated from Russian?
“почтительный” translates into English as “Deferential”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “почтительный” mean?
Meaning of “почтительный”: Проявляющий большое уважение к кому-то. In English — “Deferential”.
What part of speech is “почтительный”?
“почтительный” is a adjective.
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