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humble

🇬🇧 UK/'hʌmbl/🇺🇸 US/'hʌmbl/
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Definitions

adj.

Having a modest opinion of oneself; not arrogant or proud; simple and unpretentious.

谦逊的;谦虚的;简陋的

v.

To make someone feel less proud or important; to defeat decisively.

使谦卑;挫败;羞辱

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
humearth, ground, low
+
blesuffix
=humble

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Despite his success, he remained humble and approachable.

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