What does deferentially mean?
Deferentially means In a deferential manner..
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/ˌdɛfəˈɹənʃəli/ · adverb
In a deferential manner..
Use deferentially when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Deferentially means In a deferential manner..
Common synonyms include submissively.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use deferentially where its definition matches the intended context.
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