Humbled
adj, verb
adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 simple past and past participle of humble form-of, participle, past
Adjective
- 1 (usually qualifying a first-person pronoun) Grateful for the support of others, touched; honored, flattered. proscribed
"JJ: Are you humbled by such positive reactions from such a wide spectrum of people, from George A Romero to Harry Knowles? SP: Absolutely. Yeah, it's wonderful. ... We're very humbled and very pleased."
- 2 Overcome with humility; in awe of the strength of another or one's own weakness
"They would continue to suffer greatly but they have a strength that is remarkable. I am humbled by them and privileged to be with them."
Adjective
- 1 subdued or brought low in condition or status wordnet
Example
More examples"That is what I will try to do – to speak the truth as best I can, humbled by the task before us, and firm in my belief that the interests we share as human beings are far more powerful than the forces that drive us apart."
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