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humblest

hum·ble
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [huhm-buh l, uhm-]
    • /ˈhʌm bəl, ˈʌm-/
    • /ˈhʌm.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [huhm-buh l, uhm-]
    • /ˈhʌm bəl, ˈʌm-/

Definitions of humblest word

  • adjective humblest not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful. 1
  • adjective humblest having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience, etc.: In the presence of so many world-famous writers I felt very humble. 1
  • adjective humblest low in rank, importance, status, quality, etc.; lowly: of humble origin; a humble home. 1
  • adjective humblest courteously respectful: In my humble opinion you are wrong. 1
  • adjective humblest low in height, level, etc.; small in size: a humble member of the galaxy. 1
  • verb with object humblest to lower in condition, importance, or dignity; abase. 1

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Origin of humblest

First appearance:

before 1200
One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English (h)umble < Old French < Latin humilis lowly, insignificant, on the ground. See humus, -ile

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Parts of speech for Humblest

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

humblest popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

humblest usage trend in Literature

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