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humble [ˈhʌmbəl]

1 humble adjective
  • not proud : not thinking of yourself as better than other people
  • given or said in a way that shows you do not think you are better than other people
  • showing that you do not think of yourself as better than other people

2 humble verb
  • to make (someone) feel less important or proud : to make (someone) humble
  • to easily defeat (someone or something) in a way that is surprising or not expected