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Humbly
see synonyms of humblyAdverb
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Humbly
see synonyms of humblyadjective
1.
conscious of one's failings
2.
unpretentious; lowly
a humble cottage
my humble opinion
3.
deferential or servile
verb (transitive)
4.
to cause to become humble; humiliate
5.
to lower in status
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Humbly
see synonyms of humbly adjectiveWord forms: ˈhumbler or ˈhumblest
1.
having or showing a consciousness of one's defects or shortcomings; not proud; not self-assertive; modest
2.
low in condition, rank, or position; lowly; unpretentious
a humble home
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈhumbled or ˈhumbling
3.
to lower in condition, rank, or position; abase
4.
to lower in pride; make modest or humble in mind
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Humbly
see synonyms of humblyadj. hum·bler, hum·blest
1. Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful.
2. Showing deferential or submissive respect: a humble apology.
3. Low in rank, quality, or station; unpretentious or lowly: a humble cottage.
tr.v. hum·bled, hum·bling, hum·bles
1. To cause to feel humble: "He was humbled by the lack of consolation in Kornblum's expression" (Michael Chabon).
2. To cause to have a lower condition or status; abase.
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