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Deferentially

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def·er·en·tial  (df-rnshl)
adj.
Marked by or exhibiting deference.
defer·ential·ly adv.
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Adv.1.deferentially - in a servile manner; "he always acts so deferentially around his supervisor"
submissively
2.deferentially - in a respectfully deferential manner; "he listened deferentially"
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He had spoken courteously, deferentially, yet so firmly, so stubbornly, that for a long while she could make no answer.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
The buyer said nothing to him on the subject, but began to treat him a little more deferentially and presently gave him designs to do for two of the country customers.
Of Human Bondage by Maugham, W. Somerset View in context
"Yes, Sir Ethelred," said the Assistant Commissioner, pressing deferentially the extended hand.
The Secret Agent by Conrad, Joseph View in context
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