adverb
humbly
HUHMB-lee
adverb
1
In a modest, unassuming way, without pride or arrogance.
"She humbly accepted the award, thanking her mentors."
"He humbly admitted he still had a lot to learn."
How to Use Humbly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a modest way, without showing off or acting proud.
Word Forms
more humbly comparative, most humbly superlative
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Etymology
From humble plus the adverb-forming ending -ly.