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- [huhm-buh l, uhm-]
- /ˈhʌm bəl, ˈʌm-/
- /ˈhʌm.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huhm-buh l, uhm-]
- /ˈhʌm bəl, ˈʌm-/
Definitions of humble word
- adjective humble not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful. 1
- adjective humble having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience, etc.: In the presence of so many world-famous writers I felt very humble. 1
- adjective humble low in rank, importance, status, quality, etc.; lowly: of humble origin; a humble home. 1
- adjective humble courteously respectful: In my humble opinion you are wrong. 1
- adjective humble low in height, level, etc.; small in size: a humble member of the galaxy. 1
- verb with object humble to lower in condition, importance, or dignity; abase. 1
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Origin of humble
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English (h)umble < Old French < Latin humilis lowly, insignificant, on the ground. See humus, -ile
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Parts of speech for Humble
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
humble popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
humble usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for humble
verb humble
- crush — To crush something means to press it very hard so that its shape is destroyed or so that it breaks into pieces.
- disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
- chasten — If you are chastened by something, it makes you regret that you have behaved badly or stupidly.
- subdue — to conquer and bring into subjection: Rome subdued Gaul.
- chagrin — Chagrin is a feeling of disappointment, upset, or annoyance, perhaps because of your own failure.
adjective humble
- modest — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- unassuming — modest; unpretentious.
- retiring — that retires.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- self-effacing — the act or fact of keeping oneself in the background, as in humility.
Antonyms for humble
verb humble
- release — to lease again.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- build up — If you build up something or if it builds up, it gradually becomes bigger, for example because more is added to it.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
adjective humble
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- privileged — belonging to a class that enjoys special privileges; favored: the privileged few.
- brazen — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brazen, you mean that they are very bold and do not care what other people think about them or their behaviour.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
noun humble
- patronising — to give (a store, restaurant, hotel, etc.) one's regular patronage; trade with.
- paternalism — the system, principle, or practice of managing or governing individuals, businesses, nations, etc., in the manner of a father dealing benevolently and often intrusively with his children: The employees objected to the paternalism of the old president.
- patronizing — displaying or indicative of an offensively condescending manner: a patronizing greeting, accompanied by a gentle pat on the pack.
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