Both Uses of
deference
in
Brave New World
- "Charming, charming," murmured the Director and, giving her two or three little pats, received in exchange a rather deferential smile for himself.
p. 17.0 *deferential = politely respectful
- His boom was deferential.†
p. 141.9
Definition:
polite respect -- often when submitting to another's wishes