humble

/hˈʌmbə‍l/

/ˈhəmbəɫ/

[adjective] [verb]

humble

[ADJECTIVE]

behaving in a way that shows one is not proud or more important than others

antonyms : proud

low or inferior in station or quality

synonyms : low

lowly

modest

small

perform a chasse step, in ballet

synonyms : chasse

sashay

of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

synonyms : base

baseborn

lowly

used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

synonyms : lowly

menial

to humble

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

synonyms : abase

chagrin

humiliate

mortify

cause to be unpretentious

Examples

1. His humble character earns him respect from everyone he meets.

2. Even though he came from a humble background, John's refined manners and impeccable conduct showed that it takes three generations to make a gentleman.

3. To hide his humble origins, he told his wife he had no family and spent his life living a lie.

4. Despite her success, the businesswoman remains humble and grounded.