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HUMBLE

(adj., adj.sat, verb, noun)

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There are 9 meanings of the word Humble.

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Humble - as an adjective

Marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

Example: "A humble apology"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
proud8

Humble - as an adjective satellite

Low or inferior in station or quality

Example: "A humble cottage"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
low6lowly11modest9small7

Used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lowly11menial8

Of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

Example: "Baseborn wretches with dirty faces"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
base6baseborn12lowly11

Humble - as a verb

Cause to be unpretentious

Example: "This experience will humble him"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alter5change12modify15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

Example: "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abase7chagrin13humiliate14mortify15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bruise8hurt7injure13offend13spite7wound9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Humble - as a noun

(baltimore) an arrest based on weak evidence intended to demean or punish the subject.

A stag that has failed to grow antlers; a cow that has not developed horns.

Especially in hummel corn: grain that lacks awns (beards or bristles), or has had its awns removed (barley, oats, etc.).

Example Sentences

"She lived in a humble cottage in the countryside."
"He was a humble man who never boasted about his accomplishments."
"Despite his success, he remained humble and down to earth."
"The humble neighborhood was known for its community spirit."
"She wore a humble dress to the party."
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Word Game Points

Is HUMBLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, humble is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HUMBLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HUMBLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, humble is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUMBLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is HUMBLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, humble is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUMBLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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