Pronunciation

/ˈhʌmbl/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s importance, rank, or abilities; not proud or arrogant. For example: “She remained humble despite her many achievements.”

  • Derived Noun Usage: A person who is humble. Example: “He is a truly humble man, never seeking the limelight.”

• Verb: (transitive) To lower in condition, importance, or status; abase. Example: “The experience humbled him greatly.”

Phrases

• “Stay humble”: An expression encouraging someone to maintain a modest attitude despite success or achievement.
• “Eat humble pie”: To admit one’s mistakes or accept humiliation after being proven wrong or overconfident.
• “Humble oneself”: To acknowledge one’s faults or limitations, often with the intention of seeking forgiveness or making amends.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “Despite his wealth and fame, he remained incredibly humble and down-to-earth.”
• Verb: “After the defeat, the once-arrogant champion was humbled by the underdog’s victory.”

Synonyms

• Modest
• Unassuming
• Meek
• Lowly
• Unpretentious
• Humiliating (as a verb)
• Down-to-earth
• Self-effacing
• Unostentatious
• Demure