adjective / verb
humble
HUM-bul/ˈhʌmbl/
Without an inflated sense of personal importance.
The humble award recipient shares the credit with the whole team.
Etymology
Latin humilis meant “lowly,” literally “on the ground,” and came from humus, “earth.” This image of lowness carries into a modest manner that does not assert one's own importance.
In context
after achieving all these like uh love, respects, awards, money, fame, how could a person be this humble?
More examples
- Despite her success, she remains humble and welcomes advice.
- He comes from humble beginnings but now owns a thriving business.
- Losing to a beginner humbled the champion.
Forms
humble · humbler · humblest · humbles · humbled · humbling
humility noun — The quality of being modest, not self-important.
humbly adverb — In a modest or unassuming manner.
Similar words
- modest
- Emphasizes avoiding boasts about one's achievements or abilities.
- unassuming
- Emphasizes a quiet manner that does not attract attention.