Definition (verb) cause to be unpretentious
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This experience will humble him
Definition (verb) cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
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He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss
Definition (adj) low or inferior in station or quality
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a humble cottage
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a lowly parish priest
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a modest man of the people
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small beginnings
Definition (adj) marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
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a humble apology
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essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions
Definition (adj) used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
Definition (adj) of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
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baseborn wretches with dirty faces
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of humble (or lowly) birth
