Want to use Humble correctly in a sentence? These 20 example sentences show the word in context, together with its meaning and synonyms like modest or proud.
Humble in a sentence
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Humble meaning
- Not pretentious or magnificent; unpretending; unassuming.
- Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
Example sentences (20)
Being full of praise for Ajith, the head coach said, “Ajith is a very humble guy, and I appreciate his commitment.
Could a humble singer songwriter and football player bring the unimaginable idea of a unified America to fruition?
Barradas-Medel’s salary is humble, and the family of five has to squeeze into a one-bedroom mobile home in Azusa.
Howl's Moving Castle showcases the strange, budding relationship between the humble Sophie and the great wizard Howl.
Chilean captain Arturo Vidal, considered a footballer of the people due to his humble background, has also complained.
How a Jewish toy shop owner named Abie saved this Irish family's Christmas during a "humble" years in the 1960s.
However, his personal life has been marked by a tragic loss and a humble marriage to his doting wife, Stephanie.
I know we were all supposed to support Demi Lovato's character, but this song was the best in my humble opinion.
His love for people, a cold Natural Light, and humble approach to life will be carried in our hearts forever.
I spoke to the boys/young men to thank them for what they had done, they were so polite and humble about their good deed.
From the humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a thriving nationwide operation serving a wide-ranging variety of businesses.
Because at the end of the day, if we don’t want to elect good people, we won’t have good government, that is my humble view.
Despite its humble exterior, the records its pages contain make it a priceless treasure for our community.
Few anime or manga franchises have grown as far beyond their humble roots as the "Dragon Ball" series has.
He describes him as a player who is not only a special talent, but 'unbelievably humble' at the same time.
He stated this on his Instagram page, reflecting on his humble beginning and how he almost gave up acting.
From his humble childhood beginnings in Maverley, Kingston through his subsequent emigration to the USA.
If there’s one thing you can tell about me already it’s that I am too darn humble and need something to help me feel superior.
Anyone who knows Sylvester knows a humble, grounded young man who boasts big dreams but a small ego.
In some cases, including Starmer’s, it shows someone has worked their way up from humble beginnings.
Common combinations with humble
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the humble 23×
- humble beginnings 20×
- humble and 19×
- and humble 16×
- from humble 15×
- my humble 11×
- humble opinion 9×
- humble pie 8×
- very humble 7×
- its humble 7×
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