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humbled

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

Examples

He was a truly humble man, despite his incredible achievements.
She accepted the award with a humble and grateful heart.

Synonyms: modest, unassuming, deferential, submissive

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humbled (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌmbəl/

Definition

Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

Examples

He was a truly humble man, despite his incredible achievements.
She accepted the award with a humble and grateful heart.
Despite his wealth, he lived a simple and humble life.

How to Use humbled

humble about (prepositional phrase): Modest or reserved about one's own achievements or abilities. — "He's very humble about his success."
humbly accept (collocation): To accept something in a modest or deferential way. — "She humbly accepted the award."

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