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humbled

ˈhʌmbld5 senses · 678 ms
Level C2
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adj
  1. 1

    humiliated; weakened; made to be of a lower status

    • 1656 The Humbled Sinner Resolved what He Should Do to be Saved, title of book by Obadiah Sedgwick
  2. 2

    (usually qualifying a first-person pronoun) Grateful for the support of others, touched; honored, flattered.proscribed

    • JJ: Are you humbled by such positive reactions from such a wide spectrum of people, from George A Romero to Harry Knowles? SP: Absolutely. Yeah, it's wonderful. ... We're very humbled and very pleased.
    • "Anytime I win an award of any kind I am honored and humbled," Espinoza said.
  3. 3

    Overcome with humility; in awe of the strength of another or one's own weakness

    • They would continue to suffer greatly but they have a strength that is remarkable. I am humbled by them and privileged to be with them.
verb
  1. 1

    simple past and past participle of humbleform-ofparticiplepast

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