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humble meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of humble at MeaningMonkey.org. humble meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.HUMBLE verb
Definition of humble (verb)
- cause to be unpretentious
- "This experience will humble him"
- cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
HUMBLE adjective
Definition of humble (adjective)
- low or inferior in station or quality
- marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
- "a humble apology"; "essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions"- B.K.Malinowski
- antonym: proud
- used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
- of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
Source: Princeton University Wordnet