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deferentially

def·er·en·tial
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [def-uh-ren-shuh l]
    • /ˌdɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl/
    • /ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [def-uh-ren-shuh l]
    • /ˌdɛf əˈrɛn ʃəl/

Definitions of deferentially word

  • adjective deferentially showing deference; deferent; respectful. 1
  • noun deferentially In a deferential manner. 1

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Origin of deferentially

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; after deference, by analogy with such pairs as residence: residential

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Parts of speech for Deferentially

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

deferentially popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

deferentially usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for deferentially

adverb deferentially

  • respectfully — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
  • reverently — feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting.
  • admiringly — displaying or feeling admiration: admiring looks.
  • politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
  • courteously — having or showing good manners; polite.

Antonyms for deferentially

adverb deferentially

  • disrespectfully — characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.

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