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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 humbled word
- adjective humbled not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful. 1
- adjective humbled having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience, etc.: In the presence of so many world-famous writers I felt very humble. 1
- adjective humbled low in rank, importance, status, quality, etc.; lowly: of humble origin; a humble home. 1
- adjective humbled courteously respectful: In my humble opinion you are wrong. 1
- adjective humbled low in height, level, etc.; small in size: a humble member of the galaxy. 1
- verb with object humbled to lower in condition, importance, or dignity; abase. 1
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Origin of humbled
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 Humbled
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humbled 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for humbled
adjective humbled
- chastened — subdued; humbled
- humiliated — to cause (a person) a painful loss of pride, self-respect, or dignity; mortify.
- sheepish — embarrassed or bashful, as by having done something wrong or foolish.
- crestfallen — If you look crestfallen, you look sad and disappointed about something.
- mortified — to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self-respect.
Antonyms for humbled
adjective humbled
- proud — feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
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