humbly Synonyms & Antonyms
What Is Another Word for Humbly?
Instead of humbly you can say abjectly, deferentially or hat in hand depending on the context. Its opposites include arrogantly and audaciously.
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Humbly as an Adverb
in a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion
humbly accepted the criticism
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Humbly as an Adjective
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
a medical scientist who remained remarkably humble even after winning the Nobel Prize / even though she'd been proven wrong, her attitude was still far from humble
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belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank
a humble peasant girl who claimed she was chosen by God to restore the French king to his throne
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Humbly in a Sentence
I humbly accept this award.
a humble apology
a humble contraption
humbly accepted the criticism
a medical scientist who remained remarkably humble even after winning the Nobel Prize
even though she'd been proven wrong, her attitude was still far from humble
a humble peasant girl who claimed she was chosen by God to restore the French king to his throne
please accept my humble thanks for this unexpected favor
a medical scientist who remained remarkably humble even after winning the Nobel Prize / even though she'd been proven wrong, her attitude was still far from humble
Word Forms & Grammar
hum·bler
hum·blest
hum·ble·ness noun
hum·bly adverb
humble
humbleness
humblenesses
humbler
humblest
humbly
hummel
humbly (comparative more humbly, superlative most humbly)
Words That Rhyme With Humbly
Origin of Humbly
Origin 1: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin humilis low, humble, from humus earth; akin to Greek chthōn earth, chamai on the ground
Origin 2: From Middle English humbely, humbliche. By surface analysis, humble + -ly. Displaced Old English ēaþmōdlīċe.
First Known Use
13th century
Quick Facts About Humbly
| Part of speech | adverb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhəm-bəl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | in a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion |
| Synonyms | abjectly, deferentially and hat in hand |
| Antonyms | arrogantly, audaciously and boldly |
| Comparative / superlative | more humbly, most humbly |
How Do You Say Humbly?
The standard pronunciation of humbly is /ˈhəm-bəl/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (həm).
Humbly: Your Questions Answered
Is humbly an adverb or an adjective?
Humbly is mainly used as an adverb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is a synonym for humbly as an adverb?
As an adverb, synonyms for humbly include abjectly, deferentially, hat in hand and lowly.
What is a synonym for humbly as an adjective?
As an adjective, synonyms for humbly include demure, down-to-earth, lowly and meek.
What is the opposite of humbly?
Words opposite in meaning to humbly are arrogantly, audaciously, boldly and brashly.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of humbly?
The comparative form is more humbly and the superlative form is most humbly.