Deferential and Docile

Deferential adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

Docile is a synonym for deferential in obedient topic. In some cases you can use "Docile" instead an adjective "Deferential", when it comes to topics like prostrate.

Nearby Words: deference, deferentially, deferent

Docile adjective - Readily giving in to the command or authority of another.

Deferential is a synonym for docile in prostrate topic. You can use "Deferential" instead an adjective "Docile", if it concerns topics such as compliant, obedient.

Nearby Word: docility