deferentially
The word “deferentially” has 5 syllables: def-er-en-tial-ly
It's pronounced as /ˌdɛf.əˈrɛn.ʃəl.i/
What is synonym and antonym for deferentially?
In the thesaurus, “deferentially” has 26 synonyms and 34 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for deferentially along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for deferentially
- abjectly
- bashfully
- cap in hand
- civilly
- courteously
- diffidently
- fearfully
- hat in hand
- humbly
- lowly
- meanly
- meekly
- modestly
- mousily
- obsequiously
- politely
- respectfully
- self-deprecatingly
- servilely
- sheepishly
- shyly
- submissively
- subserviently
- suppliantly
- timidly
- timorously
Antonyms for deferentially
- arrogantly
- audaciously
- bitchily
- boldly
- brashly
- brazenly
- contemptuously
- discourteously
- disdainfully
- disrespectfully
- fearlessly
- haughtily
- huffily
- imperiously
- impertinently
- impolitely
- impudently
- loftily
- pompously
- presumptuously
- pretentiously
- pridefully
- proudly
- rashly
- recklessly
- rudely
- saucily
- scornfully
- self-importantly
- superciliously
- swaggeringly
- uncivilly
- ungraciously
- uppishly
Example Sentences
- He nodded deferentially as the judge entered the courtroom.
- The assistant deferentially opened the door for the director.
- She listened deferentially, allowing the elder to finish his story.
- The waiter deferentially took their coats and led them to a table.
- He deferentially declined to comment on his superior’s decision.
On this page you'll find 60 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deferentially, such as: abjectly, arrogantly, audaciously, bashfully, bitchily, boldly, brashly.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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