humble

US /ˈhʌmbəl/

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UK /'hʌmbl/

B2TOEIC

adj.AdjectiveBeing lower in quality or status

Although he was a man of humble birth, he reached the highest social position by his hard work

adj.AdjectiveNot proud/arrogant; of low status

Despite being a famous movie star, the woman is very friendly and has a humble attitude

v.t.Transitive VerbTo make someone feel less proud or confident

She was humbled by her sister's kindness

adj.AdjectiveOf low social, administrative, or political rank

He started his career in a humble job

adj.AdjectiveUnpretentious; simple

They live in a humble cottage

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04:33

And it's a very important one for policy makers, is to be really modest and humble.
And it's a very important one for policy makers, is to be really modest and humble.

11:51

Humble CEOs are the new fashion.
Humble CEOs are the new fashion.
So grifters will often talk about their humble beginnings while standing in front of a rented Lamborghini.
So grifters will often talk about their humble beginnings while standing in front of a rented Lamborghini.

07:14

This basically does the same thing as the springs by moving opposite to the building's frame and pulling its momentum backwards while also keeping everyone in the building humble.
This basically does the same thing as the springs by moving opposite to the building's frame and pulling its momentum backwards while also keeping everyone in the building humble.
frame and pulling its momentum backwards while also keeping everyone in the building humble
frame and pulling its momentum backwards while also keeping everyone in the building humble

06:50

Of course! Your word is my humble command. I would travel the four corners of the globe - which I have actually done - but this time, it would be for you.
Of course! Your word is my humble command. I would travel the four corners of the globe - which I have actually done - but this time, it would be for you.

04:27

It really is a simple and humble soup, but with so much flavour in it.
It really is a simple and humble soup, but with so much flavour in it.

15:28

That's when she was humble. -It's gone to her head now?
That's when she was humble. -It's gone to her head now?

06:05

like and you have the big picture, but you are, it's a humble way to disagree.
like and you have the big picture, but you are, it's a humble way to disagree.

10:59

I'm the most humble person you ever met,
I'm the most humble person you ever met,
Man, I'm so fucking humble you wouldn't believe it.
Man, I'm so fucking humble you wouldn't believe it.

06:05

Although they have a lavish lifestyle, the BTS members are known for their humble personalities and don't publicly flaunt their fortunes.
Although they have a lavish lifestyle, the BTS members are known for their humble personalities and don't publicly flaunt their fortunes.
the BTS members are known for their humble personalities
the BTS members are known for their humble personalities

06:20

This quite humble trifle has won is a bit surreal.
This quite humble trifle has won is a bit surreal.
Jemma describes her trifle as humble—modest, and not proud.
Jemma describes her trifle as humble—modest, and not proud.