Deferentially and Pompously

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.

Nearby Words: deference, deferential, deferent

Pompously

Pompously adverb - In a pompous manner.
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Synonyms for Pompously

Deferentially is an antonym for pompously.

Nearby Words: pompous, pomposity, pomp
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