Deferentially
Deferentially adverb - In a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion.
Usage example: behaved deferentially when approaching someone in authority
Diffidently and deferentially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Diffidently" instead an adverb "Deferentially".
Diffidently
Diffidently adverb - In a diffident manner.
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Synonyms for Diffidently
Deferentially and diffidently are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deferentially" instead an adverb "Diffidently".
Nearby Words: diffident, diffidence
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Related pairs
- lowly and deferentially
- lowly and diffidently
- simply and deferentially
- simply and diffidently
- sincerely and deferentially
- sincerely and diffidently
- frankly and deferentially
- frankly and diffidently
- candidly and deferentially
- candidly and diffidently
- virtuously and deferentially
- virtuously and diffidently
- abjectly and deferentially
- abjectly and diffidently
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