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Meaning of humbly
The primary meaning of the word "humbly" is in a humble manner, showing a modest or lowly opinion of oneself.
Etymology of humbly
The word "humbly" originates from the Old French word "humble", which is derived from the Latin word "humilis", meaning lowly or humble
The Latin word "humilis" is a combination of "humus", meaning earth or ground, and the suffix "-ilis", which forms an adjective
The word "humbly" has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe a humble or modest manner
Synonyms
modestly
meekly
unassumingly
lowly
submissively
obediently
compliantly
deferentially
respectfully
reverentially
devoutly
piously
mildly
gently
quietly
unpretentiously
simply
unaffectedly
naturally
sincerely
genuinely
honestly
truly
humbly
meekly
mildy
patiently
tolerant
lenient
forgiving
kindly
benevolently
charitably
generously
altruistically
Definitions
- In a humble manner, showing a modest or lowly opinion of oneself
- With modesty or humility, without pride or arrogance
- In a way that shows respect or deference to others
Usage Examples
- She spoke humbly about her achievements, giving credit to her team
- He accepted the award humbly, thanking his family and friends for their support
- The couple lived humbly, despite their wealth and success
Antonyms
proudly
arrogantly
haughtily
condescendingly
disdainfully
scornfully
sneeringly
smugly
self-importantly
pompously
pretentiously
ostentatiously
showily
boastfully
brashly
brazenly
impudently
shamelessly
imperiously
dictatorially
autocratically
domineeringly