Pronunciation: /ˈhʌmbəl/
noun a humble person
A1 I admire his humility.
A2 She always shows humility in her actions.
B1 The speaker's humble demeanor won over the audience.
B2 His humble beginnings shaped his outlook on life.
C1 The politician's humble origins resonated with voters.
C2 Her humility in the face of success is truly inspiring.
verb to lower in condition or dignity; abase
A1 She humbles herself by always showing kindness to others.
A2 He humbled himself and apologized for his mistake.
B1 The CEO humbled himself by working alongside his employees.
B2 The champion humbled his opponent with a display of sportsmanship.
C1 The politician humbled himself by admitting his past mistakes.
C2 The artist humbled herself by seeking feedback and criticism from other professionals.
adjective having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance
A1 He is a humble man who doesn't like to boast about his accomplishments.
A2 She grew up in a humble village where everyone knew each other.
B1 The humble beginnings of the company started in a small garage.
B2 Despite his success, he remained humble and down-to-earth.
C1 His humble attitude towards life endeared him to everyone he met.
C2 The artist's humble demeanor belied his extraordinary talent.
formal He always remained humble despite his great success in the business world.
informal She's a really humble person, always willing to help others.
slang I can't stand people who act all high and mighty, I prefer those who are humble.
figurative The mountain stood tall and majestic, yet it remained humble in the presence of the vast sky above.
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