Humble Definition
humble
adjective
- low or inferior in station or quality; "a humble cottage"; "a lowly parish priest"; "a modest man of the people"; "small beginnings"
- 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
- used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)
- of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense); "baseborn wretches with dirty faces"; "of humble (or lowly) birth"
verb
- cause to be unpretentious; "This experience will humble him"
- cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of; "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"
"Humble" in song lyrics
See how humble is used in real songs:
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"From the heat of Fahrenheit, damage a mic on the humble"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — God Twist -
"Or find yourself falling on the humble"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Samantha — Everything U Need -
"And I would love for us to bump it to each other on a humble"
(1st Infantry f/) Mobb Deep — Backwards
Words that rhyme with humble
Usage tips for "humble"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "humble" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for humble to find words that pair well.