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deferentially
[/dɪˈfɛrənʃəli/]
adverb
deferentemente
1.
In a manner that shows respect and willingness to accept someone else's opinion or authority
He deferentially asked the senior executive for permission before proceeding.
Ele perguntou deferentemente ao executivo sênior pela permissão antes de prosseguir.
2.
In a polite and humble way; with deference
She bowed deferentially to the queen.
Ela fez uma reverência deferentemente à rainha.
Synonyms
respectfully
submissively
humbly
politely
courteously
Antonyms
disrespectfully
arrogantly
rudely
insolently
impertinently
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
deferentemente
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
deferentemente
Standard usage; may also use 'respeitosamente'
São Paulo
deferentemente
Standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
deferentemente
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
bow deferentially
speak deferentially
address someone deferentially
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