Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: humbly
IPA transcription: [h'ĘŚmbli]
Pronunciations of humbly
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r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: humbly, meekly
    Meaning: in a humble manner; "he humbly lowered his head"
Usage examples
  • 'Yes, sir,' said Teddy humbly.
  • That she humbly hoped that she had accomplished.
  • "I beg your pardon, sir," said Nurse Rosemary humbly.
  • The Professor put the request, very humbly and courteously.
  • "If you are Hook," he said almost humbly, "come tell me, who am I?"
  • So the Wolf spoke very humbly to the Dog, complimenting him on his fine appearance.
  • "Where I ought to have gone at first," he said humbly; "into the forest to fetch my boy."
  • I want to walk humbly and softly before Him, and I want to go where I shall be admired and applauded.
  • Cuthbert, humbly submitting himself to this man's direction, from him received both a knowledge of the Scriptures, and an example of good works.
  • You shall die in a quarter of an hour." The merchant fell on his knees to the beast, and clasping his hands, said, "My lord, I humbly beg your pardon.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Edgar Allan Poe, License CC BY-SA 4.0