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Meaning ofhumblein English

humble

us//ˈhʌmbəl//uk//ˈhʌmbl//

Comparative Adjectivehumbler
Superlative Adjectivehumblest
Past Tensehumbled
Participle Verbhumbling
Third Person Singularhumbles

Definitions

Adjective
1. lacking pretension; modest
2. having low self-esteem; unassuming
  The humble artist accepted the award with gratitude.
Verb
1. to make someone less proud (or arrogant); subdued
  Her failure humbled her and made her a better person.
2. defeated; lowered in status or pride
  The loss humbled the champion and made him reevaluate his strategy.
3. to reduce pride or power
  The new experience humbled her and taught her to be more modest.

Compounds / Phrases

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