Humble (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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adjective, hum·bler, hum·blest.
  1. not proud or arrogant; modest: Though very successful, she remained humble.
  2. having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience, etc.: In the presence of so many world-famous writers I felt very humble.
  3. low in rank, importance, status, quality, etc.; lowly: of humble origin;a humble home.
  4. courteously respectful: In my humble opinion you are wrong.
  5. low in height, level, etc.; small in size: a humble member of the galaxy.
verb (used with object), hum·bled, hum·bling.
  1. to lower in condition, importance, or dignity; abase.
  2. to destroy the independence, power, or will of.
  3. to make meek: to humble one's heart.
adjective
  1. conscious of one's failings
  2. unpretentious; lowly
  3. deferential or servile
verb (tr)
  1. to cause to become humble; humiliate
  2. to lower in status
Humble (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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