Humbly and Pompously

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Humbly adverb - In a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion.

Usage example: humbly accepted the criticism

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Pompously is an antonym for humbly.

Nearby Word: humble

Pompously adverb - In a pompous manner.

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Humbly is an antonym for pompously in pretentiously topic.

Nearby Words: pompous, pomposity, pomp

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