Deferentially

//ˌdɛfəˈɹənʃəli// adv

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
gracefullygraciouslymannerlysubmissivelysubmissively

Etymology

From deferential + -ly.

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