adj, noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An event which causes humbleness; a set-down.

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of humble form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc.; inducing a feeling of inferiority.

Adjective

1. 1
   causing awareness of your shortcomings wordnet

Synonyms

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abaseabasementbumpbustcriticalcrushing

Antonyms

All antonyms

aggrandizingarroganceego-boostingelevate

Example

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"It's a very humbling experience."