DEFERENTIALLY
Scrabble letter values: D2E1F4E1R1E1N1T1I1A1L1L1Y4 = 20
Definition
- adverb in a servile manner. — synonyms: submissively
- adverb in a respectfully deferential manner.
Examples
- “he always acts so deferentially around his supervisor”
- “he listened deferentially”