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deferentially

/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl.i/

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adverb

/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl.i/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее 'в манере, проявляющей уважение и подчинение чужому авторитету или мнению'. Описывает поведение, характеризующееся почтительным отношением или уступкой желаниям того, кто считается вышестоящим.

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.

    ruПочтительно

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

    Synonymsdutifullyhumblymeeklyobedientlyrespectfullyreverentlysubmissivelysubserviently

    Antonymsarrogantlyboldlycontemptuouslydefiantlydisrespectfullyimpudentlyinsolentlyrudely

Forms
  • more deferentially comparative form
  • most deferentially superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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