Teacher-Student Relationship Vocabulary

noun polite respect or submission to the wishes or opinions of another

• In deference to the elders, the young members of the community always waited for their turn to speak.
• Out of deference for her feelings, he decided not to bring up the topic again.
• I ain't showing no deference to no one who don't deserve it.
• The artist painted the portrait with great deference to the subject's unique features.

adverb relating to or characterized by affection; lovingly

• She affectionally greeted each of her guests with a warm smile and a handshake.
• He affectionally calls his best friend 'bro' as a term of endearment.
• They affectionally refer to each other as 'babe' in their relationship.
• The old couple held hands affectionally as they walked through the park, a symbol of their enduring love.