deferentially

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui témoigne du respect et de la soumission à l'autorité ou à l'opinion d'autrui ». Décrit un comportement marqué par la déférence ou la concession aux désirs d'une personne considérée comme supérieure.

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.

   avec déférence

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

   Synonymesdutifullyhumblymeeklyobedientlyrespectfullyreverentlysubmissivelysubserviently

   Antonymesarrogantlyboldlycontemptuouslydefiantlydisrespectfullyimpudentlyinsolentlyrudely