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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
respeitosamente
submissamente
humildemente
reverentemente
Antonyms
desrespeitosamente
insolentemente
arrogantemente
altivamente
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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