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humble
Meaning: not behaving as if you are better than others
humble in a sentence
How humble is used in real sentences:
Although Ava won the contest, she remained humble and praised her classmates.
Even after receiving the highest score, Ben was humble and offered to help others study.
“Leo took a breath and stayed humble, even as the director blamed him.”
— from the passage Six Hours to Curtain
Synonyms for humble
Other words for humble — modest, unassuming and meek — carry the same meaning.
Antonyms of humble
Words that mean the opposite of humble:
- arrogant
- boastful
Where it comes from
From Latin humilis 'low or modest'
Memory hook
A humble person does not brag from a high pedestal.