Humble | Mean of humble in English Dictionary
/ˈhʌmbəl/
- not proud
- Despite all his achievements, he has remained humble.
- He is very humble about his achievements.
- She is too humble to let praise go to her head.
- a very humble person
- given or said in a way that shows you do not think you are better than other people
- a humble request
- Please accept my humble apologies.
- (sometimes humorous) In my humble opinion [=in my opinion], he is the most talented actor on the stage today.
- Her humble suggestion is that we review the data more carefully.
- showing that you do not think of yourself as better than other people
- a humble attitude/manner
- not high in rank or status
- He comes from a humble background.
- She's not ashamed of her humble beginnings.
- not special, fancy, or expensive
- a meal made of humble ingredients
- Welcome to our humble home/abode.
- Verb
- to make (someone) feel less important or proud
- The experience humbled him.
- Her success has humbled her critics.
- to easily defeat (someone or something) in a way that is surprising or not expected
- Last year's champion was humbled by an unknown newcomer.
- to do or say something which shows that you know you have been wrong, have behaved with too much pride, etc.
- He needs to humble himself and ask for their forgiveness.