humbly (Meaning)

Wordnet

humbly (r)

in a humble manner

in a miserly manner

Webster

humbly (adv.)

With humility; lowly.

humbly Sentence Examples

  1. The Nobel laureate humbly acknowledged the contributions of his research team.
  2. She humbly requested a salary increase after years of hard work and dedication.
  3. The CEO humbly expressed gratitude for the company's success, attributing it to the hard work of his employees.
  4. The humble student was honored to receive the prestigious scholarship.
  5. Despite his wealth and influence, the businessman remained humbly grounded.
  6. The aspiring artist humbly showcased their work at a local gallery, hoping for recognition.
  7. The young inventor humbly demonstrated their revolutionary device, filled with pride but without arrogance.
  8. The volunteer humbly served the community without seeking praise or reward.
  9. The soldier humbly accepted the medal of honor, recognizing the sacrifices of his comrades.
  10. The humble farmer lived a simple life, cultivating the land and finding contentment in solitude.

FAQs About the word humbly

in a humble manner, in a miserly mannerWith humility; lowly.

deferentially, lowly, cap in hand,meekly, politely, submissively, abjectly, modestly, sheepishly, subserviently

haughtily, superciliously, haughtily, arrogantly, audaciously, pridefully, imperiously, presumptuously, fearlessly, contemptuously

The Nobel laureate humbly acknowledged the contributions of his research team.

She humbly requested a salary increase after years of hard work and dedication.

The CEO humbly expressed gratitude for the company's success, attributing it to the hard work of his employees.

The humble student was honored to receive the prestigious scholarship.