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1. humble
adjective. ['ˈhʌmbəl'] low or inferior in station or quality.
Etymology
- umble (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- humilis (Latin)
Rhymes with Humble
- trumbull
- trumble
- stumble
- grumble
- crumble
- tumble
- rumble
- mumble
- kumble
- jumble
- gumbel
- fumble
- bumble
- umbel
How do you pronounce humble?
Pronounce humble as ˈhəmbəl.
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Sentences with humble
1. Adjective
Clad every inch of ceiling in knotty pine and enjoy the natural character of the humble wood.
Quotes about humble
1. The common idea that success spoils people by making them vain, egotistic and self-complacent is erroneous; on the contrary it makes them, for the most part, humble, tolerant and kind.
- W. Somerset Maugham
2. People with a sense of humor tend to be less egocentric and more realistic in their view of the world and more humble in moments of success and less defeated in times of travail.
- Bob Newhart
3. Success comes to those who dedicate everything to their passion in life. To be successful, it is also very important to be humble and never let fame or money travel to your head.
- A. R. Rahman
2. humble
verb. ['ˈhʌmbəl'] cause to be unpretentious.
Antonyms
Etymology
- umble (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- humilis (Latin)
3. humble
adjective. ['ˈhʌmbəl'] marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful.
Synonyms
Etymology
- umble (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- humilis (Latin)
4. humble
verb. ['ˈhʌmbəl'] cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- umble (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- humilis (Latin)