humble
word
/ˈhəmbəɫ/
HUHM-buhl
/hˈʌmbəl/
HUHM-buhl
Definition
If someone is humble, they do not act like they are better or more important than other people. It can also describe something simple and not expensive or impressive.
Usage & Nuances
Often positive for personality: 'a humble person' suggests modesty and respect. For things, common phrases include 'humble home' and 'humble beginnings'. Don't confuse it with 'humiliated', which means feeling ashamed.
Spanish: humilde - modestoPortuguese (BR): humilde - modestoPortuguese (PT): humilde - modestoChinese (Simplified): 谦逊的 - 朴素的Chinese (Traditional): 謙遜的 - 樸素的Hindi: विनम्र - साधारणArabic: متواضع - بسيطBengali: নম্র - বিনয়ীRussian: скромный - смиренныйJapanese: 謙虚なVietnamese: khiêm tốnKorean: 겸손한Turkish: alçakgönüllü - mütevazıUrdu: منکسر مزاج - عاجزIndonesian: rendah hati
Example Sentences
She is very humble, even after winning the prize.
basic
They live in a humble house near the river.
basic
He stayed humble and never acted like a star.
natural
He gave a humble answer and thanked everyone.
basic
For someone so successful, he's surprisingly humble.
natural
She came from humble beginnings but built an amazing career.
natural