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humbly

UK/'hʌmbli/US/'hʌmbli/
C2

Definitions

adv.

In a modest, unassuming way.

谦逊地,谦卑地。

Root Breakdown

Native English
humbl-earth, ground, low; (extended) human; moist
+
-yin the manner of
=humbly

humble + -ly (the e drops) = in a humble manner.

Root hum still carries 46 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    I humbly ask for your forgiveness.

  • 2.

    She humbly accepted the criticism.

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