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humble

/ˈhʌm.bəl/
hum · ble ˈhʌm · bəl
English Definition
adj. having or showing a modest or low estimate of one''s own importance
中文释义
谦虚的,不自傲的
Significado en Español
humilde, modesto
한국어 뜻
겸손한, 검소한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khiêm tốn, nhún nhường
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Example Sentence

Despite his success, he remained humble about his achievements.

尽管取得了成功,他对自己的成就仍然很谦虚。

Synonyms
modest unassuming meek unpretentious
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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?

  1. A arrogant
  2. B modest
  3. C proud
  4. D conceited
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B — modest. “humble” means adj. having or showing a modest or low estimate of one''s own importance

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Despite her great fame, the singer remained kind and ______.

  1. A arrogant
  2. B humble
  3. C boastful
  4. D proud
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B — humble. “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.

How do you use “humble” in a sentence?

Despite his success, he remained humble about his achievements. (尽管取得了成功,他对自己的成就仍然很谦虚。)

What are synonyms for “humble”?

modest, unassuming, meek, unpretentious — all close in meaning to humble (adj. having or showing a modest or low estimate of one''s own importance).

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

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