Humble

adjective
'həmbəl

Adjective

  • of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

    of humble (or lowly) birth

    Similar:BaseBasebornLowly
  • low or inferior in station or quality

    a humble cottage

    Similar:LowLowlyModestSmall
  • 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

    See also:Modest
  • used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

    Similar:LowlyMenial

Verb

  • cause to be unpretentious

    This experience will humble him

    Type of:ChangeAlterModify
  • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

    Similar:AbaseChagrinHumiliateMortify
    Type of:WoundBruiseHurt

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