humbly

[ huhm-blee, uhm- ]

/ ˈhʌm bli, ˈʌm- /

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adverb

in a way that is not proud or arrogant; modestly:He humbly accepted the award on behalf of his friends and colleagues.

in a way that shows insignificance, inferiority, or subservience: I made my suggestions humbly, realizing the vast experience of the others in the room.

in a respectfully courteous way: I humbly request that you give us some time to discuss this privately.

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Origin of humbly

humb(le) + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM humbly

o·ver·hum·bly, adverbqua·si-hum·bly, adverbun·hum·bly, adverb

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Example sentences from the Web for humbly

The phrase “humbly confident” introduces every job ad on YNAB’s careers page.
How 2020 Best Small Workplace YNAB recruits and retains great people|lbelanger225|October 16, 2020|Fortune
And much of it, unlike Pappy, is right there on the shelf, humbly, quietly waiting to be tried.
The Cult of Pappy van Winkle|Eric Felten|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He married a Playboy centerfold and had two sons, the humbly-named Thor and Odin.
The Zillionaires Who Lost Everything|Tom Sykes|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In his Twitter handle Spencer now humbly refers to himself as an “international thought criminal.”
A Racist’s Crazy Ski Resort Smackdown|James Kirchick|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

To any other journalists interested in following up on our mission, I humbly offer one piece of advice.
My Search for the Taliban Five|Josh Rogin|June 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Like many great poets and lyricists, Arik seemed to let his words humbly slip into the soul without great fanfare.
The Trouble With Mourning Arik Einstein As Diaspora Jews|Mira Sucharov|November 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"I most humbly thank your lordship," replied the butler with an air of profound gratitude, as he chuckled in his sleeve.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
I humbly petition your Majesty to be pleased to order that he be despatched here, so that this so urgent need may be supplied.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
Dorothy met the request, so humbly made, with heart-felt expressions of gratitude.
The World Before Them|Susanna Moodie
The humbly sympathizing friend became once more the respectful servant, and hurried away to carry out his young mistress's behest.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3)|Charles James Wills
I humbly pray thee, most gracious Mother, obtain for me the grace to overcome the bitter results of original sin.
Mary, Help of Christians|Various

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humbly

adverb

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Origin of humbly

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