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humbly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhʌmbli/

humbly means: In a way that shows respect and does not suggest you are better than others.

adverb

WITHOUT PRIDEB2

In a way that shows respect and does not suggest you are better than others.

  • She humbly thanked everyone.
  • He humbly admitted that he had been wrong.
  • I humbly accept this honour on behalf of the whole team.

Similar words: modestly, respectfully

Opposites: arrogantly, proudly

Common phrases: humbly accept, humbly apologize, humbly request

Questions about humbly

What does humbly mean?

In a way that shows respect and does not suggest you are better than others.

What is humbly in other languages?

Türkçe: alçakgönüllülükle · Español: humildemente · Français: humblement · Deutsch: bescheiden · Italiano: umilmente · 日本語: 謙虚に

How do you pronounce humbly?

It is pronounced /ˈhʌmbli/.

How do you use humbly in a sentence?

She humbly thanked everyone. He humbly admitted that he had been wrong.

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