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Princeton's WordNet
deferentially, submissivelyadverb
in a servile manner
"he always acts so deferentially around his supervisor"
deferentiallyadverb
in a respectfully deferential manner
"he listened deferentially"
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deferentiallyadverb
In a deferential manner.
Wikipedia
deferentially
Deference (also called submission or passivity) is the condition of submitting to the espoused, legitimate influence of one's superior or superiors. Deference implies a yielding or submitting to the judgment of a recognized superior, out of respect or reverence. Deference has been studied extensively by political scientists, sociologists, and psychologists.
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deferentially
Deferentially refers to the behavior or action that shows respect, humble submission, or obedience towards someone else, often towards an authority. It includes being polite, courteous, compliant, or regardful in a way that acknowledges others' superiority or prestige.
Webster Dictionary
Deferentiallyadverb
with deference
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of deferentially in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of deferentially in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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