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English - English Dict (Wordnet)
 humble


Adjective
  • of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
    • baseborn wretches with dirty faces
    • of humble (or lowly) birth
  • used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
  • 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- B.K.Malinowski
  • low or inferior in station or quality
    • a humble cottage
    • a lowly parish priest
    • a modest man of the people
    • small beginnings

Verb
  • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
    • He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss
  • cause to be unpretentious
    • This experience will humble him
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