1. in a manner showing respect and willingness to accept someone else's opinion or authority

Examples

• She deferentially asked her supervisor for permission before proceeding with the project.
• The student deferentially listened to the professor's feedback without interrupting.
• He bowed deferentially to the visiting dignitary.
• She spoke deferentially about her colleague's superior experience.
• The employee deferentially suggested an alternative approach to the manager.
• He deferentially deferred to his mentor's judgment on the matter.