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Definition of humblest - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
charactershowing a modest or low estimate of one's importance
- She gave the humblest apology for her mistake.
2.
statushaving the lowest rank or status
- He came from the humblest beginnings but achieved great success.
Origin of humblest
Latin, humilis (low, humble)
Examples of humblest in a sentence
The humblest person in the room spoke up. She held the humblest position in the company. Despite his humblest origins, he became a renowned scientist.
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- French:modeste, ...
- German:demütigste, ...
- Italian:più umile, ...
- Spanish:más humilde, ...
- Portuguese:mais humilde, mais modesto, ...
- Chinese:最谦虚的, 最低微的, ...
- Japanese:最も謙虚な, 最も低い, ...
- Arabic:أكثر تواضعاً, أَدْنَى, ...
- Hebrew:הַצָּנוּעַ בְּיוֹתֵר, הַזּוֹטֵר בְּיוֹתֵר, ...
- Russian:самый скромный, самый низкий, ...
- Ukrainian:найскромніший, найнижчий, ...
- Hindi:विनम्रतम, सबसे निम्न, ...
Definition of humble - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
ordinarysimple or ordinary, not special in any way
- They lived in a humble cottage by the sea.
2.
modestnot proud or arrogant, showing modesty
- She remained humble despite her success.
Verb
1.
status or limitsmake someone feel less important or aware of limits
- The defeat humbled the champion in front of everyone.
2.
emotioncause someone to feel shame or lose pride
- Her harsh words humbled him.
Expressions with humble
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admit one's mistakes and apologize humbly
After the debate, he had to eat humble pie.
act in a modest manner
She humbled herself before the audience, acknowledging their support.
admitting mistakes and acting humbly
After the debate, he had to eat humble pie.
modest or low starting point
She rose to fame from humble beginnings.
being born into a poor or modest family
Despite his humble birth, he became a famous scientist.
modest personal belief or judgment
In my humble opinion, the book was quite engaging.
simple or modest beginning
She came from humble origins but achieved great success.
childhood in modest conditions
She often spoke about her humble upbringing in a small village.
used to show a personal view with modesty or respect
In my humble opinion, this is the best solution.
having started from simple or lowly conditions
She is proud of her originated from humble beginnings background.
belonging to a low social or economic class
He comes from an of humble station family.
person serving others with humility and respect
He considered himself a humble servant of the community.
small tropical plant with thorns and leaves that fold when touched
The humble plant folds its leaves when touched.
way to refer to one's home modestly
He invited us to his humble abode for dinner.
family background with low social or economic status
He rose to fame despite his humble parentage.
Origin of humble
Latin, humilis (low, humble)
Examples of humble in a sentence
His humble attire made him blend in with the crowd. He gave a humble speech at the award ceremony. Her humble attitude made her well-liked by everyone. The coach humbled the rookie with blunt feedback. The scandal humbled the CEO before the shareholders. The defeat humbled the once arrogant team.
His failure in the competition humbled him.
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- French:modeste, humilier, ...
- German:bescheiden, demütigen, ...
- Italian:umile, umiliare, ...
- Spanish:humilde, humillar, ...
- Portuguese:modesto, humilhar, ...
- Chinese:简朴的, 使谦卑, ...
- Japanese:質素な, 謙る, ...
- Arabic:مُتَواضِع, أَذَلَّ, ...
- Hebrew:צָנוּעַ, לְהַשְׁפִּיל, ...
- Russian:скромный, смирить, ...
- Ukrainian:скромний, принизити, ...
- Hindi:साधारण, विनम्र बनाना, ...
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