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humble in Latin

humble in Latin is humilis — humble means not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.

humble in Latin

humilis
adj
Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.

What does "humble" mean?

  1. adjective Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
    "It takes a humble person to admit that they were wrong."
  2. adjective Plain, modest, or low in rank or status.
    "She started her career in a humble job sweeping floors at the factory."
  3. verb To make someone less proud, or to lower their status or confidence.
    "The long climb humbled the confident young hikers."
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humble in a sentence

  • It takes a humble person to admit that they were wrong.
  • Despite her success, she remained humble and down-to-earth.
  • She started her career in a humble job sweeping floors at the factory.
  • The company grew from humble beginnings in a small garage.

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What is "humble" in Latin?
"humble" in Latin is humilis. humble means: Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
How do you use "humble" in a sentence?
Example: "It takes a humble person to admit that they were wrong." In Latin, "humble" is humilis.
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