humble (a)

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type a
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def marked by meekness or modesty
def not arrogant or prideful
examples a humble apology
essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions B.K.Malinowski
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Also see modest
Attribute humility, humbleness
Derivationally related form humble → humbleness
Derivationally related form humble → humility
Antonym humble → proud
Similar to broken, crushed, humbled, humiliated, low; meek, mild, modest
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Also see submissive; unimpressive; modest; respectful
Antonym proud → humble
Similar to broken, crushed, humbled, humiliated, low; meek, mild, modest
Derived from adjective humbly → humble
Derivationally related form humbleness → humble
Derivationally related form humility → humble
Attribute humility, humbleness

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