Humble (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Used of unskilled work (especially domestic work).

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Lowly
• Menial

Meaning ²

Marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful; "a humble apology"; "essentially humble...and self-effacing, he achieved the highest formal honors and distinctions"- B.K.Malinowski.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Proud

Related Words

• Humility (noun)
• Humbleness (noun)

Meaning ³

Low or inferior in station or quality; "a humble cottage"; "a lowly parish priest"; "a modest man of the people"; "small beginnings".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Modest
• Lowly
• Low
• Small

Related Words

• Humbleness (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense); "baseborn wretches with dirty faces"; "of humble (or lowly) birth".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Baseborn
• Lowly
• Base

Related Words

• Humbleness (noun)