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deferentially

UK
/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl.i/
US
/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl.i/

Translations

deferentiallyadverb
UK
/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl.i/
US
/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl.i/
déféremmentSoutenu ; exprime le respect à l’égard d’une personne d’autorité ou plus âgée.
He spoke deferentially to the judge, acknowledging her authority in the courtroom.
Il a parlé déféremment au juge, reconnaissant son autorité dans la salle d’audience.
Additional translations
avec déférenceTour plus naturel en français courant ; registre soutenu.
Synonyms
respectfully
courteously
submissively
obsequiously
deferently

Definitions

deferentiallyadverb
In a manner that shows respect and esteem due to a superior or an elder.
He spoke deferentially to the judge, acknowledging her authority in the courtroom.
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