humbled

verb adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: hum-bled (2)

English Definition

Made to feel less proud or arrogant; modest.

Example Sentence

I felt deeply humbled by the people's love.

US IPA /ˈhʌmbld/

UK IPA /ˈhʌmbld/

modest meek subdued humiliated abashed

proud arrogant exalted