Humbly

//ˈhʌmbli// adv

adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a humble manner.

    "I humbly accept this award."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a humble manner wordnet
  2. 2
    in a miserly manner wordnet

Synonyms

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abjectlyapologeticallycontritelydiffidentlymeanlymeanly

Example

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"I may not have much to offer in the way of learning or ability, but I want to do whatever I can for us all and humbly ask for your favor."

Etymology

From Middle English humbely, humbliche, equivalent to humble + -ly. Displaced Old English ēaþmōdlīċe.

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