deferentially
UK/,dɛfə'rɛnʃəli/US/ˌdefə'renʃəlɪ/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a deferential way.
恭敬地
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddeferentialdown, away, reversal
+
-lycarry, bear, bring
=deferentially
deferential + -ly = in a deferential manner.
Example Sentences
- 1.
He bowed deferentially to the queen.