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View synonyms for humbly

humbly

[ huhm-blee, uhm- ]

adverb

  1. in a way that is not proud or arrogant; modestly:

    He humbly accepted the award on behalf of his friends and colleagues.

  2. in a way that shows insignificance, inferiority, or subservience:

    I made my suggestions humbly, realizing the vast experience of the others in the room.

  3. in a respectfully courteous way:

    I humbly request that you give us some time to discuss this privately.



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Example Sentences

And much of it, unlike Pappy, is right there on the shelf, humbly, quietly waiting to be tried.

He married a Playboy centerfold and had two sons, the humbly-named Thor and Odin.

In his Twitter handle Spencer now humbly refers to himself as an “international thought criminal.”

To any other journalists interested in following up on our mission, I humbly offer one piece of advice.

Like many great poets and lyricists, Arik seemed to let his words humbly slip into the soul without great fanfare.

"I most humbly thank your lordship," replied the butler with an air of profound gratitude, as he chuckled in his sleeve.

I humbly petition your Majesty to be pleased to order that he be despatched here, so that this so urgent need may be supplied.

Dorothy met the request, so humbly made, with heart-felt expressions of gratitude.

The humbly sympathizing friend became once more the respectful servant, and hurried away to carry out his young mistress's behest.

I humbly pray thee, most gracious Mother, obtain for me the grace to overcome the bitter results of original sin.

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