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deferentemente

[de.fe.ren.te.men.te]
adverb
deferentially
1. in a manner that shows respect and submission to someone's opinion or wishes
He spoke deferentially to the judge.
Ele falou deferentemente com o juiz.
2. with deference; respectfully
She bowed deferentially before the queen.
Ela fez reverência deferentemente perante a rainha.
Synonyms
respeitosamentesubmissamentehumildementereverentemente
Antonyms
desrespeitosamenteinsolentementearrogantementealtivamente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
deferentemente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
deferentemente
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

com deferência
de forma deferente
com respeito e deferência
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