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Definition humble in British English

humble adjective

adjective
/ˈhʌmb(ə)l/
1

from a low social class

Example

He had risen from humble origins to amass immense wealth.

Synonyms and related words
plebeian proletarian common
1.1

with a low status

Example

I'm just a humble receptionist.

Synonyms and related words
above above my paygrade A-list
2

not proud and not thinking that you are better than other people

Example

He was a genuinely humble man.

Synonyms and related words
humble modest unassuming
2.1

used about people's behaviour

Example

a humble apology

Synonyms and related words
humble modest unassuming
3

simple and with only basic equipment or features

Example

They lived in a humble two-roomed flat.

Synonyms and related words
BAU identikit normal
4

very common or old-fashioned but still useful or important

Example

The humble potato is the most versatile vegetable in the supermarket.

Synonyms and related words
old-fashioned primitive obsolete
Definition humble in British English