Humbled

Quick meaning: Humbled is an adjective meaning (proscribed) (usually qualifying a first-person pronoun) Grateful for the support of others, touched; honored, flattered.

Meaning

(proscribed) (usually qualifying a first-person pronoun) Grateful for the support of others, touched; honored, flattered.

More Meanings

1. Overcome with humility; in awe of the strength of another or one's own weakness
2. simple past and past participle of humble

Example Sentences

"Anytime I win an award of any kind I am honored and humbled," Espinoza said.

We are humbled by the responsibility the American people have placed with us, but this is not a time for celebration.

They would continue to suffer greatly but they have a strength that is remarkable. I am humbled by them and privileged to be with them.

The written word, he often argued, could only ever be a low-fidelity reproduction of the fullness of being; any text was ultimately humbled by the reality that it sought to represent.

Synonyms for humbled

Depending on context, synonyms include low, humble, humiliated, broken, crushed.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include humiliated, broken, crushed, low, intimidated, honored.

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