deferentially
adverbHow many syllables in deferentially?
There are 5 syllables in the word deferentially.How to pronounce deferentially:
Definition of deferentially:
- deferentially (adverb):
- showing or expressing respect and high regard due a superior or an elder showing or expressing deference
Synonyms for deferentially:
abjectly
cap in hand
cringingly
diffidently
fawningly
fearfully
hat in hand
humbly
ingratiatingly
lowly
meanly
meekly
modestly
obsequiously
politely
respectfully
servilely
sheepishly
submissively
subserviently
sycophantically
unctuously
Antonyms for deferentially:
abusively
affectedly
arrogantly
audaciously
bigheadedly
blasphemously
bloatedly
blusteringly
boastfully
boldly
boorishly
brashly
brassily
bravely
brazenly
bumptiously
cavalierly
cheekily
churlishly
cockily
conceitedly
contemptuously
contumeliously
courageously
crudely
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