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 couple lived humbly, which was a nod to Roy Thompson’s beginnings. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

When Duffy walked out humbly to the stage, with a gentle handwave and smile, Dupree removed his cap atop his long rocker ponytail, put his gruff hand on Duffy’s lean shoulder and asked the crowd for a moment of silence. — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 16 Aug. 2026

Knopf humbly acknowledges Visit Orlando and Orlando Health’s role in lifting our community’s boats with a veritable tidal wave of funding, as well as the diners who participate. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

This time, France is the favorite (no matter what their coach Didier Deschamps humbly claims). — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 July 2026

The restaurant from Yao and co-owners Ryan Bailey and Nikki Reginaldo began humbly, as did its beverage program. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026

The post shows the actress going from humbly accepting the compliment to striking her best modeling poses as the wind blows through her hair. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026

Some films herald the scope of their ambitions from the opening frame, whereas others start humbly with a mastery that slowly comes to the fore. — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 20 May 2026

Intricate details of both spacecraft stages, down to some individual rivets, can be seen along the spacecraft hulls, while Earth hangs humbly in the background on the bottom half of the frame. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 18 May 2026