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DEFERENTIALLY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a respectfully deferential manner

Example:

he listened deferentially

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

deferential (showing deference)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a servile manner

Example:

he always acts so deferentially around his supervisor

Synonyms:

deferentially; submissively

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

deferential (showing deference)

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