What is another word for humbly?
Pronunciation:
[ hˈʌmblɪ], [ hˈʌmblɪ], [ h_ˈʌ_m_b_l_ɪ]
Related words: humble, modesty, humility, being humble
Semantically related words: humility quotes, humility definition, being humble definition, humility meaning, being humble meaning
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Synonyms for Humbly:
adv
• modestly (adverb) • Other relevant words: (adverb)adv.
• all (adverb) • humbly (adverb)- plainly,
- unobtrusively,
- contritely,
- submissively,
- unassumingly,
- unpretentiously,
- sheepishly,
- selflessly,
- Abashedly,
- mildly,
- apologetically.
n.
• Other relevant words: (noun)- inhibited,
- modesty,
- inadequate,
- humble,
- coy,
- say,
- mouse,
- self-conscious,
- modest,
- deprecating,
- shyness,
- efface,
- withdrawn,
- shyly,
- bashful,
- self-effacing,
- shy,
- aw shucks,
- unassuming,
- shrinking violet,
- private,
- backward,
- wallflower,
- mousy,
- withdraw,
- inadequacy,
- selfless,
- withdrawal,
- inhibition,
- diffident,
- retiring,
- shell,
- humility,
- self-deprecating,
- introvert,
- reticent.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- crudely,
- firstly,
- scurvily,
- contemptibly,
- low,
- devoutly,
- Bluely,
- Smally,
- sedately,
- feebly,
- cap in hand,
- microscopically,
- on all fours,
- penitently,
- stingily,
- frugally,
- without ceremony,
- dishonorably,
- yieldingly,
- ignobly,
- penitentially,
- illegitimately,
- dishonourably,
- tamely,
- ordinarily,
- sordidly,
- respectfully,
- secondarily,
- decently,
- foolishly,
- unethically,
- cap,
- repentantly,
- with bated breath,
- shabbily,
- downheartedly,
- immorally,
- cheaply,
- Brokenly,
- privately,
- reverently,
- gently,
- Unostentatiously,
- quietly,
- basally,
- nastily,
- basely,
- commonly.
How to use "Humbly" in context?
Most people use the word "humble" to describe how they feel about themselves. But what does the word really mean? Humble comes from the Old English word hiwl, which means to lower yourself or to make yourself smaller. In other words, humble means to be aware of your own weaknesses and limitations. When you're humble, you don't take yourself too seriously. You're not upset if you don't achieve the same goals as your friends or if you don't achieve everything you set out to do. In fact, you're usually happy if you can contribute to the success of others.
Paraphrases for Humbly:
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Equivalence
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Adverb
meekly.
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Adverb
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Independent
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Adverb
modestly, respectfully.
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Adverb
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