Definition of DEFERENTIALLY

deferentially

Meanings

Adverb

  • in a servile manner
    • "he always acts so deferentially around his supervisor"
  • in a respectfully deferential manner
    • "he listened deferentially"

Adv

  • In a deferential manner.

Origin / Etymology

From deferential + -ly.

Synonyms

submissively

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