deferentially
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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That pedestrian’s family says they don’t believe that police sufficiently investigated whether Nadine was driving recklessly, and a witness says she was treated deferentially at the scene.
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2023
Meanwhile, Saint-Etienne deferentially wrote: external-link "The Black Panther is gone, taking a piece of our club with him."
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2023
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 ● Jan. 22, 2023
Clara deferentially flipped a hand to emphasize her ease with these French names.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2017
“With all due respect, sir,” said Vinny deferentially, as they left, “you’re delusional.”
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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