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humbled
[huhm-buhld, uhm-]
adjective
made less proud, especially by awe or admiration, or by gratitude for help received, an undeserved advantage or honor, etc..
The land is a perpetual gift; I am humbled like a stranger who is invited to dinner and fed the best food in the house.
lowered in condition, power, or dignity; abased.
NATO air strikes and tightening sanctions finally brought the humbled aggressors to the negotiating table.
verb
the simple past tense and past participle of humble.
Other 51Թ Forms
- unhumbled adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of humbled1
Example Sentences
She said living in the bus had "humbled" her and taken her "back to basics".
They are still chasing an elusive maiden Champions League trophy - having been humbled by Barcelona in the semi-finals this season - and that is what is driving them.
In a statement, the former vice-president said he was "deeply humbled and honoured".
He said he was "super humbled" by those who had been in touch, but one famous musician stood out.
“I think the league thinks he needs to be humbled,” Neuheisel said.
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