deferential vs fawning

deferential

adj
  • Respectful and considerate; showing deference. 

  • Based on deference; based on the doctrine, ideology, or wishes of others rather than one's own conclusions. 

  • Of, or relating to the vas deferens. 

fawning

adj
  • Seeking favor by way of flattery; flattering, servile. 

noun
  • Servile flattery. 

How often have the words deferential and fawning occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )