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humble
What does humble mean?
humble (adjective): marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use humble in a sentence?
- A humble apology. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce humble?
/ˈhʌmbəl/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does humble come from?
From Middle English humble, from Old French humble, umble, humle.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are antonyms of humble?
Words related to humble
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “humble” mean?
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
Not quite: that's what successful means.
devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant
Not quite: that's what empty means.
of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement
Not quite: that's what insufficient means.
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
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