Humbly: meaning, definitions and examples
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humbly
[ ˈhʌmbli ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.