adverb
- in a humble or ashamed manner; with embarrassment or loss of dignity
Usage: archaic; rare
Examples
- He stood abasedly before the judge, unable to meet his gaze.
- She spoke abasedly about her past mistakes.
- The defeated general bowed abasedly to his conqueror.
- He abasedly admitted his wrongdoing to the committee.
- The student answered abasedly when caught cheating.