deferentially en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˌdɛfəˈɹənʃəli/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English deferential Middle English -ly English -ly English deferentially From deferential + -ly.
Meanings
- In a deferential manner.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most deferentially | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more deferentially | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |