deferentially Antonyms

Meaning of deferentially

Wordnet

deferentially (r)

in a servile manner

in a respectfully deferential manner

Webster

deferentially (adv.)

With deference.

deferentially Sentence Examples

  1. The young apprentice nodded deferentially to the master craftsman as he received instruction.
  2. She listened deferentially as her professor explained the complexities of the theory.
  3. The waiter approached the table deferentially, ready to take their orders.
  4. In some cultures, it's customary to bow deferentially when greeting elders.
  5. The employee spoke deferentially to the CEO, addressing him as "Sir" at all times.
  6. The diplomat behaved deferentially towards the visiting dignitary, offering every courtesy.
  7. The assistant nodded deferentially to her boss before proceeding with her tasks.
  8. The soldier saluted deferentially as his commanding officer entered the room.
  9. He addressed the judge deferentially, recognizing her authority in the courtroom.
  10. The student nodded deferentially to the librarian as he returned the borrowed books.

FAQs About the word deferentially

in a servile manner, in a respectfully deferential mannerWith deference.

humbly, meekly, politely, sheepishly, submissively, lowly, servilely, obsequiously,cap in hand, fearfully

pretentiously, fearlessly, arrogantly, haughtily, presumptuously, superciliously, pridefully, loftily, scornfully, pompously

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.