83 entries under deferential topic. ×

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devoted(adjective, close, correct, firm, honest)
8
humble(adjective, quiet, mean, gentle, shy)
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complying(adjective, meek, compliant, passive)
8
governable(adjective, quiet, gentle, shy, meek)
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malleable(adjective, shy, meek, subdued, yielding)
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resigned(adjective, quiet, gentle, agreeable, meek)
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slavish(adjective, mean, inferior, sensitive, meek)
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accommodating(adjective, quiet, gentle, keen, happy)
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obeisant(adjective, mean, humble, shy, meek)
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obsequious(adjective, mean, shy, meek, compliant)
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pliable(adjective, quiet, open, gentle, mild)
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sheeplike(adjective, compliant, submissive, respectful)
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controllable(adjective, shy, meek, subdued, yielding)
4
law-abiding(adjective, calm, quiet, restrained, compliant)
4
uncomplaining(adjective, meek, compliant, passive)
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obliging(adjective, quiet, gentle, meek, easygoing)
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mannerly(adjective, reverent, conforming, reverential)
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reverent(adjective, humble, respectful, pious)
3
solemn(adjective, humble, respectful, pious)
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unresisting(adjective, calm, quiet, mean, gentle)
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