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adjective
of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)
"of humble (or lowly) birth"
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adjective
low or inferior in station or quality
"a humble cottage"
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adjective
used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
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verb
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
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verb
cause to be unpretentious
"This experience will humble him"
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adjective
marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful
"a humble apology"
"essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions"