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humble
[huhm-buhl, uhm-]
adjective
not proud or arrogant; modest.
Though very successful, she remained humble.
Synonyms:Antonyms:having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience, etc..
In the presence of so many world-famous writers I felt very humble.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:low in rank, importance, status, quality, etc.; lowly.
of humble origin;
a humble home.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms: ,courteously respectful.
In my humble opinion you are wrong.
Synonyms:Antonyms: ,low in height, level, etc.; small in size.
a humble member of the galaxy.
verb (used with object)
to lower in condition, importance, or dignity; abase.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: ,to destroy the independence, power, or will of.
Synonyms: , ,to make meek.
to humble one's heart.
humble
/ ˈʌə /
adjective
conscious of one's failings
unpretentious; lowly
a humble cottage
my humble opinion
deferential or servile
verb
to cause to become humble; humiliate
to lower in status
Other 51Թ Forms
- humbleness noun
- humbler noun
- humbly adverb
- overhumble adjective
- quasi-humble adjective
- unhumble adjective
- ˈܳԱ noun
- ˈܳ noun
- ˈܳԲ adjective
- ˈܳ adverb
- ˈܳ adjective
- ˈܳԲly adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of humble1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He is a humble and quietly spoken leader in the dressing room, dovetailing with the subtle acumen of head coach Shukri Conrad.
It’s interesting how a humble squash taps into such rich emotional territory: shame, excess, disgust and the pressure to transform glut into value.
"Growing up in east London with parents and grandparents who were so patriotic and proud to be British, I never could have imagined I would receive such a truly humbling honour," said Beckham.
It was a humbling experience for their touted sophomore class that’s led a drastic turnaround.
He was a humble giant, a great American composer.
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