deferentially (Meaning)
deferentially (r)
in a servile manner
in a respectfully deferential manner
deferentially (adv.)
With deference.
Synonyms & Antonyms of deferentially
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Antonyms:
- pridefully
- boldly
- contemptuously
- pompously
- pretentiously
- proudly
- loftily
- pompously
- arrogantly
- brazenly
- proudly
- haughtily
- imperiously
- fearlessly
- contemptuously
- brazenly
- pretentiously
- haughtily
- presumptuously
- imperiously
- huffily
- huffily
- brashly
- arrogantly
- brashly
- loftily
- scornfully
- boldly
- superciliously
- pridefully
- scornfully
- fearlessly
- audaciously
- presumptuously
- audaciously
- superciliously
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FAQs About the word deferentially
in a servile manner, in a respectfully deferential mannerWith deference.
humbly, meekly, politely, submissively, sheepishly, fearfully, modestly, servilely, meanly, hat in hand
pridefully, boldly,contemptuously, pompously, pretentiously, proudly, loftily, pompously, arrogantly, brazenly
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.
