(often by winning or being victorious over) To defeat or overcome in a battle or contest
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Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance
“Is it not possible to be stinking rich, to be proud of yourself, and yet be humble at the same time?”
Of low social, administrative, or political rank
“Many pupils from humble backgrounds were granted places to study at the local university.”
Lacking in confidence, assertiveness or self-assurance
“He was but a humble peasant who would acquiesce to his master's demands with nary a word of complaint.”
(of an object) Not having any impressive qualities
“Jack is a self-made man who grew up in a humble home.”
Humble or lower in rank or status
“Podrick passes into the service of Tyrion Lannister as his humble squire after Tyrion joins the forces in the Riverlands.”
Small in amount, size or degree
“The kitchen only provided us with a humble serving of mashed potatoes and peas.”
Having a considerate or kindly disposition
Excessive in obsequious praise or flattery
Being a person of good repute and character
Not important or well known
Not objectionable or harmful in nature
Not special or different in any way
Without moral principles
Characterised by prayer, devout, reverent
Feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong
Done working
Relating to angels
To shame or put down
“The gods would decide to punish his arrogance by sending the wild man, Enkidu, to humble him.”
(often by winning or being victorious over) To defeat or overcome in a battle or contest
“They would humble her army, and not let Daenerys claim the Iron Throne.”
To lower the rank or status of something or someone
To make less powerful or intense, thereby easier to control
To undermine, especially someone's mood, ideas or feelings
To do something that one regards as below one's dignity or level of importance
To deprive of emotional or intellectual life, energy or vitality
To belittle or express disapproval of
Accepting of criticism
“Despite origins far more humble than his relatives, Sir Alec achieved international celebrity and staggering wealth.”
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