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umilmente

/umilˈmen.te/adverbC1
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Meaning

humbly

  • In a humble, modest, or submissive manner

In a sentence

L'autore ha accettato umilmente le critiche costruttive dei lettori.

The author humbly accepted the readers' constructive criticism.

Vi chiedo umilmente scusa per il ritardo imprevisto.

I humbly apologize for the unexpected delay.

Ha risposto umilmente che doveva ancora imparare molto.

He replied humbly that he still had a lot to learn.

Usage notes

  • Often used formally or politely when apologizing or requesting something (e.g., 'chiedere umilmente scusa').

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