humble
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2.8
- adjective
- /ˈhʌm.bəl/
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- She remained humble despite her many achievements and always credited her team for their support.
- very humble
- a humble approach
- more humble
Yeah, because he was so humble and he could.
- Yeah, because he was so humble and he could.
- And I thought he was unbelievably humble for his power.
- But you can't be humble if you're insecure.
- Given all that, Francis is a humble, thoughtful, kind man.
- Save your money, be smart, be humble, be appreciative.
- You're just a laid back, good, humble man Of the years I've known you.
- Work hard, be humble, and always bring cookies.
- Agreeable people are cooperative, empathic, humble, and helpful.
- And then the humility of Danny's just super humble, good dude.
- And that's be kind, be humble, and help other people succeed.
- I mean, you can't really call yourself humble, but I will.
- You know, his brothers were humble and nice and polite.
- So, but you're also a really gifted, humble, kind human being.
- They want to appear humble, but they may not be humble.
- They teach you how to be more humble and a better teammates and.
- Like he is so grounded and so humble that it's very attractive.
- Now, in my humble opinion, that's real stupid.
Examples
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Welcome to my humble little factory.
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Here I am just a humble tutor, I'm afraid.
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I, I like to be humble and help others.
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We welcome you to our humble village.
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What happens when you stay curious and humble is you start listening.
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Given all that, Francis is a humble, thoughtful, kind man.
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Welcome to our humble abode.
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So, as a teaching to all people, you know, to be humble and respectful.
Academic text (2017) -
And that's be kind, be humble, and help other people succeed.
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All that matters is I'm a humble servant of God, come to redeem these wicked mountains.
Synonyms
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2.7
Not thinking you are better than others and not boasting
46
4.2
A person of low rank or importance, for example a servant
20
5.8
A person or thing that is not proud and not showy
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6.0
Making jokes about your own faults to seem modest
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5.1
Simple and honest in style and not trying to impress people
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7.4
Not wanting attention and being modest
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6.1
Feeling you do not deserve praise for what you have done
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- UK
A tropical plant with grey-green leaves that fold when touched and stems with curved thorns
How Humble
Surface Forms
Etymology
Humble comes from an old Latin word humilis, which comes from humus meaning 'ground' or 'earth'. So to be humble is like staying 'close to the ground' — not proud, and it is the same root as humility.