Synonyms of humbly

humbly

adverb

as in meekly

in a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion

humbly accepted the criticism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meekly
• politely
• sheepishly
• submissively
• deferentially
• abjectly
• cap in hand
• modestly
• lowly
• hat in hand
• meanly
• fearfully
• obsequiously
• timidly
• servilely
• shyly
• respectfully
• subserviently
• bashfully
• diffidently
• courteously
• timorously
• civilly
• self-deprecatingly
• mousily
• suppliantly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boldly
• proudly
• arrogantly
• contemptuously
• haughtily
• pompously
• brazenly
• scornfully
• pridefully
• loftily
• audaciously
• presumptuously
• imperiously
• brashly
• fearlessly
• superciliously
• pretentiously
• huffily
• recklessly
• rashly
• disdainfully
• swaggeringly
• impertinently
• disrespectfully
• rudely
• self-importantly
• saucily
• impudently
• discourteously
• ungraciously
• uppishly
• impolitely
• uncivilly
• bitchily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of humbly

The Dolphins coach said Uche humbly accepted the role and looked to focus on this Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026

Related Stories Speaking to Variety on the red carpet at its London Film Festival premiere on Sunday, Garfield — who has been Oscar-nominated twice but never won — reacted humbly to the praise. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

And, as j-hope so humbly mentioned, the awards are just another milestone to add to what has already been a massive year for the group. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026

The homemade, humbly plated dishes and combos — hard-shell tacos, fajitas, chile rellenos, all-day huevos, enchiladas, and green chile (over everything) — are the gold standard for comforting Colo-Mex. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 28 Sep. 2026

Oeffling humbly downplays the appeal of his music, which has a familiar, early 2000s aesthetic that sounds indebted to the spirit of Yo La Tengo and Broken Social Scene, as well as contemporaries like Alex G. — Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

To have seen this admired and beloved figure making his way down his spiritual path, humbly, insistently, happily, was a form of validation. — George Saunders, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026

Elordi nearly shoulders the running time but plays his Hig a bit too humbly. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Under the jerseys, Lee, 40, humbly posts a small University of Missouri Athletics Hall of Fame plaque. — Pj Green august 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026