humble
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A humble man would have immediately owned up to his mistakes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
I learned how to be confident, brave and humble and how to have fun.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Augmenting a humble cinnamon coffee cake with plush ricotta and floral cardamom.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
Quietly spoken and humble off the field, the former Wasps front row is a powerful athlete on it, who enjoys physical confrontation.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
The two lived there many years, Danaë content to let her son follow the fisherman’s humble trade, out of harm’s way.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Vocabulary lists containing humble
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Unit 1: Telling Details
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
