deferentially

[def-er-en-shuh-lee, -chuh-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that shows deference or courteous respect.

Example Sentences

Eventually, Isabel convinces him to see her humanity, not by behaving deferentially but by confessing the agony of her recent loss and asking about the losses he’s sustained that are similar to her own.

From Salon

But Pence’s new words stand out, in part because of just how staunchly he refused to publicly criticize Trump during his four years as vice president, dutifully and deferentially defending his boss.

From Seattle Times

But if Judge Cannon entertains those claims more deferentially than trial judges normally do, Mr. Smith and his team could effectively go on trial before Mr. Trump.

From New York Times

In the distance, I hear “Action!” and I will later hear “Cut!” but otherwise a deferentially low volume permeates the space.

From Los Angeles Times

Wheeler began by speaking deferentially to the committee, asking as he stepped up to the lectern whether it was “all right to take off my mask.”

From Washington Post