deferentially Antonyms
Strongest:
- huffily
- pompously
- fearlessly
- proudly
- arrogantly
- brashly
- superciliously
- arrogantly
- brazenly
- scornfully
- contemptuously
- superciliously
- presumptuously
- fearlessly
- contemptuously
- boldly
- pretentiously
- huffily
- pompously
- proudly
- boldly
- brazenly
- pretentiously
- scornfully
- haughtily
- audaciously
- loftily
- audaciously
- brashly
- loftily
- pridefully
- imperiously
- presumptuously
- pridefully
- haughtily
- imperiously
Strong:
- saucily
- discourteously
- rudely
- rashly
- swaggeringly
- impertinently
- rashly
- saucily
- rudely
- self-importantly
- impertinently
- disrespectfully
- self-importantly
- recklessly
- discourteously
- recklessly
- disdainfully
- swaggeringly
- disrespectfully
- disdainfully
Weak:
Meaning of deferentially
deferentially (r)
in a servile manner
in a respectfully deferential manner
deferentially (adv.)
With deference.
FAQs About the word deferentially
in a servile manner, in a respectfully deferential mannerWith deference.
humbly, meekly, submissively, sheepishly, politely,cap in hand, servilely, abjectly, modestly, fearfully
huffily, pompously, fearlessly, proudly, arrogantly, brashly, superciliously, arrogantly, brazenly, scornfully
The young apprentice nodded deferentially to the master craftsman as he received instruction.
She listened deferentially as her professor explained the complexities of the theory.
The waiter approached the table deferentially, ready to take their orders.
In some cultures, it's customary to bow deferentially when greeting elders.
