Deferential and Vitriolic
Opposite meaning words
Deferential
Deferential adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.
Vitriolic is an antonym for deferential.
Vitriolic
Vitriolic adjective - Marked by harsh insulting language.
Usage example: braced himself for another vitriolic dressing-down by his perennially displeased father
Deferential is an antonym for vitriolic.
Nearby Word: vitriol
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