humbly
adverbHow many syllables in humbly?
There are 2 syllables in the word humbly.How to pronounce humbly:
Definition of humbly:
- humbly (adverb):
- not proud or haughty not arrogant or assertive
Synonyms for humbly:
abjectly
cap in hand
deferentially
fearfully
hat in hand
lowly
meanly
meekly
modestly
obsequiously
politely
respectfully
servilely
sheepishly
shyly
submissively
subserviently
timidly
Antonyms for humbly:
arrogantly
audaciously
boastfully
boldly
brashly
bravely
brazenly
conceitedly
contemptuously
courageously
dauntlessly
derisively
disdainfully
dismissively
disparagingly
doughtily
egotistically
fearlessly
gallantly
gutsily
haughtily
heroically
huffily
imperiously
intrepidly
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