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How to use humbly in a sentence

10 example sentences · adverb

Humbly means in a humble manner. Example: “I humbly accept this award.”

Examples of humbly by meaning

adverbIn a humble manner.

  • I humbly accept this award.
  • The greatest difficulty is to do great things humbly.1958, Vincent McNabb, “Principles of the Spiritual Life”, in Stars of Comfort[:] Retreat Conferences, Chicago: Henry Regnery Company...

More sentences with humbly

  • I humbly crave your indulgence to read this letter until the end.From the entry crave
  • Humbly shall I Spit at thee, Crawling my Hand at your HindPocket, as you Kisse Me.2012, Amelia Rosselli, Jennifer Scappettone, Loco Motrix. From the entry hindpocket
  • On it right away!” acknowledged Alan humbly, taking the tray from him.2011, Lenny Francis, Ptsd of a Lesser Known Kind: An Allegory, page 59. From the entry blowbuddy
  • Or perhaps 'I am overawed by your undistinguished, humble-spirited, humble-minded, humble-hearted, humble-looking humility, which humbly shines . . .'?"2000, Karen Cushman, Matilda Bone, →ISBN, page 74. From the entry humble-hearted
  • May I humbly suggest Judge Dredd teatowels, Tharg coffee mugs and the like to protect our Earthlet elders?1986 July 19, 2000 AD, fan letters. From the entry earthlet
  • I humbly pray to the Honorable Court for the order for the removal of the publication which contains fake news to be granted.2021, Yang di-Pertuan Agong, “Schedule”, in Emergency (Essential Powers) (No. 2) Ordinance 2021, archived from the original on 20 Jul…. From the entry pray
  • “Your Lordness, we would humbly exchange these fine gifts if you would allow us to borrow your Four Horses of the Apocalypse for our journeys.”2014, R. J. Amado, Everland Volume I: Opal's Book of Winter. From the entry lordness
  • I humbly apologize for my behavior.2012, John Goode, Distant Rumblings, Harmony Ink Press, →ISBN, →OCLC, page 53. From the entry payment

Meaning of humbly

  1. adverb In a humble manner.

Full definition of humbly

Questions about humbly in a sentence

How do you use humbly in a sentence?
Humbly is used as an adverb. For example: “I humbly accept this award.”
What is a short sentence with humbly?
“I humbly accept this award.”
What does humbly mean?
Humbly means in a humble manner.

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