Humbling
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Humbling is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of humble.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of humble.
More Meanings
- An event which causes humbleness; a set-down.
- Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc.; inducing a feeling of inferiority.
Word Forms
- humblings
Synonyms for humbling
Depending on context, synonyms include undignified, mortifying, abasement, demeaning, humiliation, humiliating.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abasement, humiliation, humiliating, demeaning, mortifying, undignified.
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