Pronunciation: /ˈhʌmbəld/
verb past tense of humble, meaning to lower someone in dignity or importance
A1 I am humbled by the kindness of strangers.
A2 She humbled herself before the king.
B1 Winning the competition humbled him, making him realize he still had a lot to learn.
B2 The experience of living in a different culture humbled her, teaching her to appreciate diversity.
C1 Being surrounded by such talented individuals humbled me, reminding me of how much more I can achieve.
C2 After receiving the prestigious award, she was truly humbled by the recognition of her hard work.
adjective feeling or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance
A1 I felt humbled by the kindness of strangers.
A2 She was humbled by the support she received from her friends.
B1 Winning the award humbled him and made him more appreciative of his team.
B2 The experience of volunteering in a third-world country humbled her and changed her perspective on life.
C1 The renowned professor was humbled by the opportunity to collaborate with such talented researchers.
C2 After meeting with survivors of the natural disaster, he was humbled by their resilience and strength.
formal I was truly humbled by the recognition I received at the awards ceremony.
informal I felt so humbled when my friends surprised me with a birthday party.
slang Getting a promotion at work really humbled me, I couldn't believe it!
figurative The vastness of the universe always leaves me feeling humbled and small in comparison.
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