Deferentially and Pompously
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Deferentially
Deferentially adverb - In a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion.
Usage example: behaved deferentially when approaching someone in authority
Pompously is an antonym for deferentially.
Pompously
Pompously adverb - In a pompous manner.
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Synonyms for Pompously
Deferentially is an antonym for pompously.
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