Humble
adjective
Not proud or arrogant; modest.
Though he is rich and successful, he remains humble.
Often appears as...
- a humble person
- lead a humble life
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Approving
verb
To lower in dignity or importance; to make someone feel less important.
She was humbled by the criticism.
Often appears as...
- humble oneself
- humble in defeat
adjective
Of low social, administrative, or political rank.
She came from a humble, working-class background.
Often appears as...
- humble background
- humble circumstances
adjective
Low in stature or importance.
We live in a humble apartment.
Often appears as...
- humble home
- humble circumstances
adjective
Not proud or arrogant; modest.
Though he is rich and successful, he remains humble.
Often appears as...
- a humble person
- lead a humble life
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To lower in dignity or importance; to make someone feel less important.
She was humbled by the criticism.
Often appears as...
- humble oneself
- humble in defeat
adjective
Of low social, administrative, or political rank.
She came from a humble, working-class background.
Often appears as...
- humble background
- humble circumstances
adjective
Low in stature or importance.
We live in a humble apartment.
Often appears as...
- humble home
- humble circumstances
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2False Modesty
Beware of using 'humble' to falsely underplay achievements, which can seem insincere.
I'm just a humble writer, though I've won several awards.
Pro Tip 2/2Sincerity Matters
'Humble' suggests genuine modesty; overuse can make one appear disingenuous.
He's sincerely humble about his contributions to the project.
Pro Tip 1/2False Modesty
Beware of using 'humble' to falsely underplay achievements, which can seem insincere.
I'm just a humble writer, though I've won several awards.
Pro Tip 2/2Sincerity Matters
'Humble' suggests genuine modesty; overuse can make one appear disingenuous.
He's sincerely humble about his contributions to the project.
Pro Tip 1/2False Modesty
Beware of using 'humble' to falsely underplay achievements, which can seem insincere.
I'm just a humble writer, though I've won several awards.
Pro Tip 2/2Sincerity Matters
'Humble' suggests genuine modesty; overuse can make one appear disingenuous.
He's sincerely humble about his contributions to the project.
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What really happens to...
which are washed and melted, so they become the raw materials that can be used again. As if by magic, bottle three is now ready to be reborn as something completely new. For this bit of plastic with such humble origins, suddenly the sky is the limit.
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How Magellan circumnaviga...
An obsessive chronicler, Pigafetta described the lands and people they encountered. With the help of a humble slave, he also compiled the world's first phrase book of native languages. His journal is the reason we can tell this story.
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How aspirin was...
and researchers continue searching for new applications. Already, aspirin's versatility has transformed modern medicine, which is astounding considering its humble beginnings in a scraping of willow bark.
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How did Dracula become...
lending the character many of his signature characteristics. And since then, Dracula has risen again in countless adaptations, finding eternal life far beyond the humble pages of his birth.
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A Collection Of Spring...
even though only one percent of the original pine forest remains writer jim crumley can still feel humbled in its presence pine woods are i mean to my way of thinking
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A journey around the...
like buying your ticket to freedom but the currency it's sweat hard work dedication it's a constant work it's a humbling road where the respect for
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A Scottish Fly Moves In...
you show me a humble horse mate and i'll show you a unicorn they don't exist i mean we even bend down so you can get on our backs you think
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Theaster Gates: How to...
I'm a potter, which seems like a fairly humble vocation.
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This Crab Can't Swim,...
the humble hermit crab harmless and traditionally small
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What the Discovery of...
Africa town with a meek and humble begin
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What really happens to...
which are washed and melted, so they become the raw materials that can be used again. As if by magic, bottle three is now ready to be reborn as something completely new. For this bit of plastic with such humble origins, suddenly the sky is the limit.
Video examples
How Magellan circumnaviga...
An obsessive chronicler, Pigafetta described the lands and people they encountered. With the help of a humble slave, he also compiled the world's first phrase book of native languages. His journal is the reason we can tell this story.
Video examples
How aspirin was...
and researchers continue searching for new applications. Already, aspirin's versatility has transformed modern medicine, which is astounding considering its humble beginnings in a scraping of willow bark.
Video examples
How did Dracula become...
lending the character many of his signature characteristics. And since then, Dracula has risen again in countless adaptations, finding eternal life far beyond the humble pages of his birth.
Video examples
A Collection Of Spring...
even though only one percent of the original pine forest remains writer jim crumley can still feel humbled in its presence pine woods are i mean to my way of thinking
Video examples
A journey around the...
like buying your ticket to freedom but the currency it's sweat hard work dedication it's a constant work it's a humbling road where the respect for
Video examples
A Scottish Fly Moves In...
you show me a humble horse mate and i'll show you a unicorn they don't exist i mean we even bend down so you can get on our backs you think
Video examples
Theaster Gates: How to...
I'm a potter, which seems like a fairly humble vocation.
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This Crab Can't Swim,...
the humble hermit crab harmless and traditionally small
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What the Discovery of...
Africa town with a meek and humble begin
Example 1 of 10
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Galileo Galilei
Italian Scientist
In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.
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Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
We have to stop and be humble enough to understand that there is something called mystery.
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Madam C. J. Walker
American Activist
I am not ashamed of my past; I am not ashamed of my humble beginnings.
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Abraham Lincoln
American President
I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
It's hard to be humble, when you're as great as I am.
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Golda Meir
Israeli Leader
Don't be humble... you're not that great.
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Mike Tyson
American Boxer
I just want to be humble at all times.
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Michel de Montaigne
French Philosopher
One may be humble out of pride.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Humble people ask for help.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
Being humble matters.
Quote examples
Galileo Galilei
Italian Scientist
In questions of science, the authority of a thousand is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.
Quote examples
Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
We have to stop and be humble enough to understand that there is something called mystery.
Quote examples
Madam C. J. Walker
American Activist
I am not ashamed of my past; I am not ashamed of my humble beginnings.
Quote examples
Abraham Lincoln
American President
I was born and have ever remained in the most humble walks of life.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
It's hard to be humble, when you're as great as I am.
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Golda Meir
Israeli Leader
Don't be humble... you're not that great.
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Mike Tyson
American Boxer
I just want to be humble at all times.
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Michel de Montaigne
French Philosopher
One may be humble out of pride.
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Joyce Meyer
American Author
Humble people ask for help.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
Being humble matters.
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