In a way that shows you don't think you're better than other people; modestly and respectfully.
From Middle English 'humbleliche,' derived from Old French 'humble' (Latin humilis), literally meaning 'low' or 'on the ground.' The -ly suffix converts the adjective to an adverb.
The root 'humilis' literally means 'low' in Latin—it comes from 'humus' meaning soil or earth, so being humble means placing yourself on the ground level with others!
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