Word
abasedly
Phoneticsabas·ed·ly
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that shows you feel very humble or ashamed. You act like this when you want to show someone that you are lower or less important than they are.
adv. in a manner that demonstrates extreme humility, degradation, or a lowered status. Often used to describe behavior that is submissive or apologetic to an excessive degree.
Examples
“He apologized abasedly for his mistake.”
“The servant bowed abasedly before the king, hoping to avoid punishment for his late arrival.”
“The disgraced official spoke abasedly during the hearing, attempting to regain some measure of public sympathy through a display of total contrition and self-criticism.”
Examples
simple
“He apologized abasedly for his mistake.”
contextual
“The servant bowed abasedly before the king, hoping to avoid punishment for his late arrival.”
complex
“The disgraced official spoke abasedly during the hearing, attempting to regain some measure of public sympathy through a display of total contrition and self-criticism.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “abasedly” in context.
Verb
01. abasedly acknowledge his failure
“He abasedly acknowledged his failure before the entire board of directors.”
adv + verb + noun
02. abasedly apologize for the error
“The clerk abasedly apologized for the error, bowing his head in genuine shame.”
adv + verb + prep + noun
03. abasedly beg for mercy
“The defeated commander abasedly begged for mercy at the feet of the conqueror.”
adv + verb + prep + noun
04. abasedly plead for forgiveness
“She abasedly pleaded for forgiveness after realizing the gravity of her betrayal.”
adv + verb + prep + noun
05. abasedly prostrate himself before the king
“The courtier abasedly prostrated himself before the king to show his absolute loyalty.”
adv + verb + noun + prep + noun
06. kneel abasedly
“The penitent man knelt abasedly in the shadows of the cathedral.”
verb + adv
Usage
Typically follows the verb it modifies or appears at the end of the clause.
Etymology
From abased + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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