Deferentially and Pridefully

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Deferentially adverb - In a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion.

Usage example: behaved deferentially when approaching someone in authority

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Pridefully is an antonym for deferentially.

Nearby Words: deference, deferential, deferent

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Deferentially is an antonym for pridefully.

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