Humbling Definition

humbling
adjective
  1. causing awareness of your shortcomings; "golf is a humbling game"

"Humbling" in song lyrics

See how humbling is used in real songs:

  • "Opened my eyes to see a scene so humbling"
    Buck 65 — Track 13
  • "But it was special though, cause I needed humbling"
    Random & K-Murdock — Priceless (Doc Tanaka Remix)
  • "Would he shout and brag or would he take the road that humbling"
    Sean Slaughter f/ Mark Prentice — WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?)

Usage tips for "humbling"

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