adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a deferential manner.

Adverb

1. 1
   in a respectfully deferential manner wordnet
2. 2
   in a servile manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

complaisantlycourteouslydemurelygracefullygraciouslyhumbly

Antonyms

All antonyms

bluntlyboldlycarelesslydirectly

Etymology

From deferential + -ly.