Humbly: meaning, definitions and examples

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humbly

 

[ ˈhʌmbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a modest or unassuming manner

in a way that shows a lack of pride or self-assertion; modestly

Synonyms

meekly, modestly, unassumingly

Examples of usage

  • He humbly accepted the award.
  • She humbly asked for forgiveness.
  • They humbly offered their help.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a submissive or deferential manner

in a way that shows a willingness to submit or comply with others; submissively

Synonyms

deferentially, obediently, submissively

Examples of usage

  • He humbly bowed before the king.
  • She humbly followed their instructions.
  • They humbly accepted their fate.

Translations

Translations of the word "humbly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humildemente

🇮🇳 विनम्रतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 demütig

🇮🇩 dengan rendah hati

🇺🇦 смиренно

🇵🇱 pokornie

🇯🇵 謙虚に (けんきょに)

🇫🇷 humblement

🇪🇸 humildemente

🇹🇷 alçakgönüllülükle

🇰🇷 겸손하게 (gyeomsonhage)

🇸🇦 بتواضع

🇨🇿 pokorně

🇸🇰 pokorne

🇨🇳 谦虚地 (qiānxū de)

🇸🇮 poniženo

🇮🇸 með auðmýkt

🇰🇿 қарапайымдылықпен

🇬🇪 მდაბლად

🇦🇿 təvazökarlıqla

🇲🇽 humildemente

Etymology

The word 'humbly' originated from the Middle English word 'hombli', which came from the Old French word 'humble'. The term has been in use since the 14th century and has evolved to represent qualities of modesty, submission, and deference.

See also: humblebee, humbleness, humbling.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,611, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.