humble

[US]/ˈhʌmbl/
[UK]/ˈhʌmbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. modest, unpretentious, not arrogant
vt. to make humble, to make lowly

Phrases & Collocations

humble beginnings

Example Sentences

the humble (sensitive) plant

a man of humble origin

with a humble and contrite heart

your humble workaday PC.

He is a man of humble birth.

We live in a humble cottage.

Welcome to my humble dwelling.

The general rose from humble beginnings.

of Swedish birth; of humble birth.

I felt very humble when meeting her.

she came from a humble, unprivileged background.

he built the business empire from humble beginnings.

your most humble servant, George Porter.

Real-world Examples

I grew up with strong parents and humble people in humble places.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

I am humbled to meet in physicality.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

But even this humble target now looks tough.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

And I'm I'm humbled and excited.

Source: Listening Digest

Remember, stay humble, stay hungry. I'm Coy Wire.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Her beginnings, though, were quite humble.

Source: Chronicle of Contemporary Celebrities

Leonard, prepare to be humbled Leonard and weep at the glory of my genius.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 7

And most importantly, they keep you humble throughout the learning process.

Source: Science in Life

In law cases he championed the poor, the humble.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

He looked very humble and very grateful.

Source: Charlotte's Web

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