humble
/ˈhʌmbl/adjective
उच्चारण हम्बल
विनम्र, विनीत
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showing that you do not think you are as important as other people
विनम्र, विनीत
- He remained humble despite his success.
- The humble hero never boasted about the rescue he had carried out.
- She is humble about her achievements.
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- The great scientist was humble and always ready to learn.
- A humble person does not boast about success.
Synonyms modest unassuming
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having a low social position; simple and not special
साधारण, निम्न (स्थिति या पृष्ठभूमि)
- She rose from a humble background to become a judge.
- a humble meal
- He came from a humble family in a small village.
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- They live in a humble house with a tin roof.
- The humble cottage had a lovely garden.
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[T] ~ sb/yourself
to make somebody feel less important or proud
(किसी का) घमंड तोड़ना, नम्र बना देना
- The defeat humbled the champions.
- Losing the first round humbled the proud young player.
- The result humbled the proud team.
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- The vast mountains humbled the young climber.
- Failing once humbled her, and she studied harder.
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humble + noun
Describes a modest person or origin.
विनम्र व्यक्ति या साधारण पृष्ठभूमि का वर्णन करता है।
- He came from a humble family.
humble oneself / be humbled
The verb means to lower pride.
Verb का अर्थ घमंड घटाना है।
- The defeat humbled the champions.
humble (adj) - humbly (adv) - humility (n)
Humility is the noun.
इस शब्द का noun रूप 'humility' है, जो विनम्रता का भाव बताता है।
- She accepted the award humbly.
humble vs humiliate vs humility
Humiliate means to make someone feel ashamed; humility is the quality of being humble.
'Humiliate' का अर्थ किसी को लज्जित करना है; 'humility' विनम्र होने का गुण है।
- The coach did not humiliate the losing team.
- Humility is a mark of great people.
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humble + noun
beginningoriginabodeservantopinion
- Humble beginnings often lead to great careers.
adverb + humble
verygenuinelydeeplytruly
- He remained truly humble after winning.
verb + humble
feelremainstayseem
- Stay humble and keep learning.
humble + request / apology
requestapologyopinionthanksservant
- I make a humble request to all parents.
humble + noun (origins)
backgroundrootsfamilybeginningsupbringing
- The scientist came from a humble family of weavers.
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- Abdul Kalam rose from a humble background.
अब्दुल कलाम एक साधारण पृष्ठभूमि से ऊपर उठे।
- The toppers were humble about their success.
टॉपर अपनी सफलता को लेकर विनम्र थे।
- Radhika lives in a humble house.
राधिका एक साधारण घर में रहती है।
- The loss humbled the proud team.
हार ने घमंडी टीम का अहंकार तोड़ दिया।
- She stayed humble despite her fame.
प्रसिद्धि के बावजूद वह विनम्र बनी रही।
- A humble tea stall owner became a mayor.
एक साधारण चायवाला महापौर बन गया।
- With a humble bow, the winner thanked his coach.
विनम्र प्रणाम के साथ विजेता ने अपने प्रशिक्षक को धन्यवाद दिया।
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✗ He is a humbled man.
✓ He is a humble man.
Humbled is a past form; humble is the adjective.
'Humbled' भूतकाल रूप है; adjective 'humble' है।
✗ She is humbleness.
✓ She is humble.
Use the adjective, not the noun.
Adjective का प्रयोग करें, noun का नहीं।
✗ He is humiliating and gentle.
✓ He is humble and gentle.
Humiliating means causing shame; humble means modest.
'Humiliating' का अर्थ लज्जाजनक है; विनम्र के लिए 'humble' लिखें।
✗ He is humble than his brother.
✓ He is more humble than his brother.
Humble takes more for the comparative.
'Humble' का comparative 'more' लगाकर बनता है।
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Humble is modest in attitude; modest also avoids boasting.
'Humble' विनम्र रवैया है; 'modest' शेखी न बघारना भी है।
Not proud; thinks little of own importance.
घमंडरहित; अपने महत्व को कम आँकने वाला।
- A humble teacher.
Not boastful about achievements; also small in size.
उपलब्धियों पर शेखी न बघारने वाला; आकार में छोटा भी।
- A modest salary.
§Grammar and usage
The noun is humility, not 'humbleness' (which exists but is rare).
इसका noun humility है।