adverb
Formal, literary adverb used to express humble gratitude or awe when receiving something from a superior or honored person. Often appears in set phrases like 畏くも~を賜る. Rare in everyday speech.
畏くも陛下よりお言葉を賜りました。
I was graciously granted words from His Majesty.
畏くも社長直々にお褒めの言葉をいただいた。
I was kindly praised directly by the company president.