humble
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
hum · ble
ˈhʌm · bəl
English Definition
adj. having or showing a modest or low estimate of one''s own importance
Significado en Español
humilde, modesto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khiêm tốn, nhún nhường
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hum(low)+ble→ The opposite of being high and mighty is being humble
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for humble?
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A
arrogant
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B
modest
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C
proud
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D
conceited
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B — modest.
“humble” means adj. having or showing a modest or low estimate of one''s own importance
Common questions about “humble”
What does “humble” mean?
humble — adj. having or showing a modest or low estimate of one''s own importance. In Chinese: 谦虚的，不自傲的.
How do you pronounce “humble”?
humble is pronounced /ˈhʌm.bəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: hum · ble.
Is “humble” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. humble appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “humble”?
hum(low)+ble→ The opposite of being high and mighty is being humble
