Meaning of the word deferentially in English

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deferentially

US /ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl.i/
UK /ˌdef.əˈren.ʃəl.i/

Adverb

1.

in a way that is polite and shows a lot of respect:

Example:
They bowed deferentially as she came into the room.
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