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Definition of humbly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

humbly

adverb
 
/ˈhʌmbli/
 
/ˈhʌmbli/
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  1. in a way that shows you do not think you are as important as other people synonym modestly
    • I would humbly suggest that there is something wrong here.
    • ‘Sorry,’ she said humbly.
  2. humbly born born into a low social position
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