humblest

We have found lemma(root) word of humblest : humble.

Definitions


[ˈhʌmbl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having or showing a modest estimate of one's value or importance; not arrogant or self-important
(e.g: I felt very humble when meeting her)

- of low social, administrative, or political rank
(e.g: she came from a humble, unprivileged background)

- (of a thing) of modest pretensions or dimensions
(e.g: a humble farm dwelling)


Phrases:
- eat humble pie
- one's humble abode
- your humble servant

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin humilis ‘low, lowly’, from humus ‘ground’


[ˈhʌmbl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause (someone) to feel less important or proud
(e.g: he was humbled by his many ordeals)


Phrases:
- eat humble pie
- one's humble abode
- your humble servant

Origin:
Middle English: from Old French, from Latin humilis ‘low, lowly’, from humus ‘ground’




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