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deferentially

/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl.i/

deferentiallyadverb

/ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl.i/

Translations

He spoke deferentially to the elderly woman.

Он говорил почтительно с пожилой женщиной.

Definitions

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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