Meanings
adverbdeferently (comparative more deferently, superlative most deferently)
comparative more deferently · superlative most deferently
- In a deferent manner.
Origin
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APA
deferently. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deferently
MLA
“deferently.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deferently. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “deferently,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/deferently.
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