self-effacingly en · ADV
Etymology
From self-effacing + -ly.
Meanings
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The quality of carrying oneself in a humble manner.
John is difficult to distinguish sometimes because he carries himself so self-effacingly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most self-effacingly | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more self-effacingly | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |