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- Dictionaryhumble/ˈhʌmbl/
adjective
- 1. having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance: "I felt very humble when meeting her" Similar Opposite
- 2. of low social, administrative, or political rank: "she came from a humble, unprivileged background" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. cause (someone) to feel less important or proud: "he was humbled by his many ordeals" Similar
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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.
not proud or not believing that you are important: He's very humble about his success. humble apologies formal Please accept our humble apologies for the error. C2. poor or of a low social rank: Even when she became rich and famous, she never forgot her humble background. ordinary; not special or very important:
Humble definition: not proud or arrogant; modest. See examples of HUMBLE used in a sentence.
HUMBLE meaning: 1. not proud or not believing that you are important: 2. poor or of a low social rank: 3…. Learn more.
Humble means "modest; without an excess of pride." A person who brags about being humble may have too much pride in being humble to actually be humble. Sometimes fictional characters try to earn favor by saying "I'm just a humble man in search of..." when it is obvious they are the opposite.
Definition of humble adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
1. Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful. 2. Showing deferential or submissive respect: a humble apology. 3. Low in rank, quality, or station; unpretentious or lowly: a humble cottage. tr.v. hum·bled, hum·bling, hum·bles. 1.
1. adjective. A humble person is not proud and does not believe that they are better than other people. He gave a great performance, but he was very humble. Andy was a humble, courteous and gentle man. ...a humble apology. Synonyms: modest, meek, unassuming, unpretentious More Synonyms of humble.
Humble definition: Marked by meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit; not arrogant or prideful.