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Humbly

/ˈhʌmbli/

In a humble manner.

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adverb
  1. 1

    In a humble manner.

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meeklyIn a meek manner; quietly and humbly.
meanlyIn a mean manner; ill-willed, nastily.

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WordDefinition
meeklyIn a meek manner; quietly and humbly.
meanlyIn a mean manner; ill-willed, nastily.
modestlyIn a modest manner; with humility.
quietlyIn a quiet manner.
sincerelyIn a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.
respectfullyIn a respectful manner.
deferentiallyIn a deferential manner.
unassuminglyIn an unassuming manner.
lowlyLow in rank or social importance.
servilelyIn a servile way; fawningly.
suppliantlyIn a suppliant manner; in a humble or earnestly pleading manner.
apologeticallyIn an apologetic manner; by way of defense, apology or excuse.
obsequiouslyIn an obsequious manner.
unpretentiouslyIn a manner that is not pretentious; sincerely, without affectation.
diffidentlyIn a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself.
submissivelyIn a submissive manner.
abjectlyIn an abject fashion; with great shame; desperately.
self-effacinglyThe quality of carrying oneself in a humble manner.
subservientlyIn a subservient manner.
docilelySubmissively or obediently.

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