Associations to the word «Deferentially»

Wiktionary

DEFERENTIALLY, adverb. In a deferential manner.

Dictionary definition

DEFERENTIALLY, adverb. In a servile manner; "he always acts so deferentially around his supervisor".
DEFERENTIALLY, adverb. In a respectfully deferential manner; "he listened deferentially".

Wise words

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