Deferentially
Deferentially adverb - In a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion.
Usage example: behaved deferentially when approaching someone in authority
Shyly and deferentially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shyly" instead an adverb "Deferentially".
Shyly
Shyly adverb - In a shy or timid or bashful manner.
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Synonyms for Shyly
Deferentially and shyly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deferentially" instead an adverb "Shyly".
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Related pairs
- lowly and deferentially
- lowly and shyly
- simply and deferentially
- simply and shyly
- sincerely and deferentially
- sincerely and shyly
- frankly and deferentially
- frankly and shyly
- candidly and deferentially
- candidly and shyly
- straightforwardly and deferentially
- straightforwardly and shyly
- honestly and deferentially
- honestly and shyly
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