humble

Definition

  • verb: to make (someone) feel less important or proud
  • verb: to make (someone) humble
  • adjective: not proud
  • adjective: not proud or haughty
  • synonyms: unpretending, unassuming, lowly

Examples

  • ('sometimes humorous') In my 'humble' opinion [=in my opinion], he is the most talented actor on the stage today.

  • They had to 'eat humble pie' when the rumors they were spreading were proved false.

  • He accepted the honor with 'humbleness'. [=(more commonly) 'humility']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) janitor kids that life is worth living. And that comes straight from our hero, Dr Whozits, Dr Nothing. No, seriously, come on. Come over to my humble house and point out things that are cheap. - That dog is creepy. - Be nice to Rowdy. The guy we bought him from kept him in a box full of old hats. (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My Mentor Season: 1 Episode 2