deferentially

• Adverb, das eine Verhaltensweise beschreibt, die Respekt und Unterordnung gegenüber der Autorität oder Meinung einer anderen Person zeigt; es bedeutet, in einer ehrerbietigen, respektvollen oder nachgebenden Art und Weise zu handeln.

An adverb meaning 'in a manner that shows respect and submission to another's authority or opinion.' It describes behavior characterized by courteous regard or yielding to the wishes of someone considered superior.

1. Respectfully or submissivelyC1formal

   In a manner that shows respect and submission to someone's authority or opinion.

   Respektvoll und unterwürfig

   • The assistant spoke deferentially to the CEO.
   • He bowed deferentially before the king.
   • She listened deferentially to her mentor's advice.

   Synonymedutifullyhumblymeeklyobedientlyrespectfullyreverentlysubmissivelysubserviently

   Antonymearrogantlyboldlycontemptuouslydefiantlydisrespectfullyimpudentlyinsolentlyrudely