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humblement

humbly

adverb uhm-bluh-MAHN Rare
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Usage Note

humblement is the adverb from humble, itself borrowed from Latin. It pairs naturally with verbs like s'incliner (to bow) or demander (to ask). In formal or religious registers it often signals genuine deference rather than false modesty.

Examples

"Il s'inclina humblement devant le roi."

Natural Translation

He bowed humbly before the king.

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