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humbly

adverb

In a humble manner

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
H
Ends with
Y
Contains
UM
Scrabble score
16

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Pronunciation

ˈhʌmbli

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adverb

  1. In a humble manner

    “He humbly lowered his head”

adverb

  1. In a miserly manner

    “They lived meanly and without ostentation”

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He humbly lowered his head
They lived meanly and without ostentation

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