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