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   hum·ble

   /ˈhəmb(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance: "he was humble about his stature as one of rock history's most influential guitarists" Similar meekdeferentialrespectfulsubmissiveself-effacingunassertiveunpresumingmodestunassumingself-deprecatingfree from vanityhiding one's light under a bushelobsequioussycophanticservilemimarchaic:resistlessOpposite proudoverbearing
   • ▪ (of an action or thought) offered with or affected by a modest estimate of one's own importance: "my humble apologies"
   • 2. of low social, administrative, or political rank: "she came from a humble, unprivileged background" Similar low-rankinglowlowlylower-classplebeianproletarianworking-classundistinguishedpoormeanignobleof low birthlow-bornof low rankcommoncommonplaceordinarysimpleinferiorunimportantunremarkableinsignificantinconsequentialinformal:plebbyarchaic:basebornOpposite noble
   • 3. (of a thing) of modest pretensions or dimensions: "he built the business empire from humble beginnings" Similar unpretentiousmodestunostentatiousplainsimpleordinaryOpposite grand

   verb

   • 1. lower (someone) in dignity or importance: "I knew he had humbled himself to ask for my help" Similar humiliateabasedemeanbelittlelowerdegradedebasebring downbring lowmortifyshameput to shameabashsubduechastenmake someone eat humble pietake down a peg or twoinformal:put downcut down to sizesettle someone's hashmake someone eat crow
   • ▪ decisively defeat (another team or competitor, typically one that was previously thought to be superior): "he was humbled by his political opponents" Similar defeatbeatbeat hollowcrushtrounceconquervanquishroutsmashoverwhelmget the better ofgive a drubbing tobring someone to their kneesinformal:lickclobberhammerslaughtermurdermassacrecrucifywipe the floor withwalk all overshellacblow outcreamskunkownOpposite be victorious over

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin humilis ‘low, lowly’, from humus ‘ground’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. humbleness noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   1. : not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive. 2. : reflecting, expressing, or offered in a spirit of deference or submission. a humble apology. 3. a. : ranking low in a hierarchy or scale : insignificant, unpretentious. b. : not costly or luxurious. a humble contraption. humbleness. ˈhəm-bəl-nəs. noun. humbly. ˈhəm-blē. adverb. humble.

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   HUMBLE definition: 1. not proud or not believing that you are important: 2. poor or of a low social rank: 3…. Learn more.

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   adjective. marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful. “a humble apology” “"essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions"- B.K.Malinowski” synonyms: modest. marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself. broken, crushed, humbled, humiliated, low.

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   Humble definition: not proud or arrogant; modest. See examples of HUMBLE used in a sentence.

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   The meaning of HUMILITY is freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble. How to use humility in a sentence. Humility: Its Use and Meaning

7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › humbleHUMBLE Synonyms: 291 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for HUMBLE: meek, modest, unassuming, unaffected, lowly, timid, down-to-earth, unpretentious; Antonyms of HUMBLE: arrogant, haughty, superior, egotistical, pretentious, pompous, conceited, presumptuous

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHUMBLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   HUMBLE meaning: 1. not proud or not believing that you are important: 2. poor or of a low social rank: 3…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhumble adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of humble adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    HUMBLE definition: 1. not proud or not believing that you are important: 2. poor or of a low social rank: 3. to make…. Learn more.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHUMBLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    To humble is to bring down the pride of another or to reduce him or her to a state of abasement: to humble an arrogant enemy. To degrade is to demote in rank or standing, or to reduce to a low level in dignity: to degrade an officer; to degrade oneself by lying.