deferentially
In humble submission
Deferentially means in a manner showing respect and submission to another's judgment or authority.
Someone who speaks deferentially yields to another's expertise or superior position: The intern deferentially asked if she might make a suggestion.
The word implies humility without servility—acknowledging someone else's standing while maintaining one's own dignity.
In a compliant manner
- submissivelyIn yielding deference
- compliantlyIn an acquiescent manner
- acquiescentlyIn yielding manner
- subservientlyIn a submissive manner
yieldingly · meekly · docilely · passively · subordinately · capitulation · obeisance · fealty
Without pride or arrogance
- modestlyIn humble manner
- self-effacinglyIn unassuming fashion
- unpretentiouslyWithout false importance
- unassuminglyWithout airs or pretension
meekly · demurely · unobtrusively · mildly · gently · reservedly · reticently · bashfully
In a deferential way
- reverentlyWith profound respect
- reverentiallyWith profound respect
- honorablyWith ethical conduct
- admiringlyWith visible approval
appreciatively · esteem · homage · tribute · acknowledgment · recognition · dignity · considerately
With good manners
- politelyWith good manners
- civillyWith good manners
- graciouslyWith elegant kindness
- tactfullyWith careful discretion
diplomatically · mannerly · gallantly · cordially · affably · genially · urbanely · decorously
obediently
In a compliant manner
- submissivelyIn yielding deference
- compliantlyIn an acquiescent manner
- acquiescentlyIn yielding manner
subserviently · yieldingly · meekly · docilely · passively · subordinately · capitulation · obeisance · fealty · allegiance
humbly
Without pride or arrogance
- modestlyIn humble manner
- self-effacinglyIn unassuming fashion
- unpretentiouslyWithout false importance
unassumingly · meekly · demurely · unobtrusively · mildly · gently · reservedly · reticently · bashfully · timidly
respectfully
In a deferential way
- reverentlyWith profound respect
- reverentiallyWith profound respect
- honorablyWith ethical conduct
admiringly · appreciatively · esteem · homage · tribute · acknowledgment · recognition · dignity · considerately · thoughtfully
courteously
With good manners
- politelyWith good manners
- civillyWith good manners
- graciouslyWith elegant kindness
tactfully · diplomatically · mannerly · gallantly · cordially · affably · genially · urbanely · decorously · obligingly
deferentiallydisrespectfully
In a rude manner
arrogantly · contemptuously · dismissively · insolently · condescendingly