HUMBLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does humbly mean? 

• HUMBLY (adverb)
  The adverb HUMBLY has 2 senses:

1. in a humble manner

2. in a miserly manner

  Familiarity information: HUMBLY used as an adverb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• HUMBLY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a humble manner

Synonyms:

humbly; meekly

Context example:

he humbly lowered his head

Pertainym:

humble (marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a miserly manner

Synonyms:

humbly; meanly

Context example:

they lived meanly and without ostentation

Pertainym:

humble (low or inferior in station or quality)

 Context examples 

But she leaned not imperatively, not seductively, but wistfully and humbly.

(Martin Eden, by Jack London)

“Thank you, sir,” he said, very gratefully and very humbly indeed.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

I resorted humbly whither Agnes had commended me; I sought out Nature, never sought in vain; and I admitted to my breast the human interest I had lately shrunk from.

(David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens)

I stayed till sunset, but humbly desired his highness to excuse me for not accepting his invitation of lodging in the palace.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)

Her anger never lasted long, and having humbly confessed her fault, she sincerely repented and tried to do better.

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

"You were good enough to give me an appointment, sir," said I, humbly, producing his envelope.

(The Lost World, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

“A sorry shepherd!” said Alleyne humbly.

(The White Company, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

He says that I afford him a curious psychological study, and I humbly think I do.

(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)

I humbly entreat my Redeemer to give me strength to lead henceforth a purer life than I have done hitherto!

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

We're all humbly grateful for your kindness, and as you see, puts faith in you and takes the drugs down like that much grog.

(Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson)