humbled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈhʌm.bəld/
KK: /ˈhʌm.bəld/
adjective
Definition
Feeling modest or having a low view of one's importance; recognizing one's limitations or weaknesses.
Example
After receiving the award, she felt humbled by the recognition.
Conversation
I felt so humbled by everyone's support at the event last night.
That's amazing! It's nice to see people come together for a good cause.
Yeah, it really put things into perspective for me.
Absolutely, moments like that can be really eye-opening.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
modest
unassuming
humble
Antonyms
arrogant
proud
conceited
verb
Definition
To feel or show a modest or low view of one's importance; to lower in dignity or importance.
Example
After receiving the award, she felt humbled by the recognition.
Tense Forms
Past: humbled
Past Participle: humbled
Conversation
I felt really humbled by the support I received during the event.
That's awesome! It's great to see how people can come together.
Yeah, I didn't expect so many people to show up for me.
Root Explanation
Humbled → It is formed from "humble" (from Old French *humble*, meaning lowly or modest) and "-ed" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "humbled" means to be brought to a state of modesty or lowliness.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'lowly' ('humble') and the '-ed' showing that this state has been achieved. This helps you remember that 'humbled' means to be in a state of modesty.
Visually Confused Words
unhumbled
umbeled
tumbled
thumble
thumbed
umble
unhumble
thimbled