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humbling

/ˈhʌm.blɪŋ/

Translations

humblingadjective

more humbling

Comp.

most humbling

Super.

/ˈhʌmblɪŋ/

humiliantQui fait prendre conscience de ses limites.

Winning the award was a humbling experience, as it reminded her of the support she received from her team.

Gagner le prix a été une expérience humiliantе, car cela lui a rappelé le soutien qu’elle avait reçu de son équipe.

Synonyms

humblingnoun

humblings

/ˈhʌm.blɪŋ/

Gerund noun meaning the act or process of humbling someone or something.

humiliationAction ou processus qui rabaisse quelqu’un.

The humbling of the reigning champions shocked the entire league.

L’humiliation des champions en titre a choqué toute la ligue.

Synonyms

humbleverb

humbling

Gerund

humbled

Past Simple

humbled

Past Participle

humbling

Gerund

/ˈhʌm.bəl/

rabaisserEmploi courant pour exprimer une baisse de rang, de dignité ou d’importance.

The unexpected defeat humbled the once arrogant team.

La défaite inattendue a rabattu le caquet à l’équipe autrefois arrogante.

humilierQuand l’action fait sentir à quelqu’un sa faiblesse ou l’amène à perdre sa fierté.

The teacher humbled the student by pointing out the errors in his work.

Le professeur a humilié l’élève en lui signalant les erreurs dans son travail.

Synonyms

bring low

Definitions

humblingadjective

Causing someone to feel less important or proud; making one realize their limitations or insignificance.

Winning the award was a humbling experience, as it reminded her of the support she received from her team.

humblingnoun

The act or process of causing someone to feel less proud or important.

The humbling of the reigning champions shocked the entire league.

humbleverb

To lower in dignity, status, or importance.

The unexpected defeat humbled the once arrogant team.

To make someone feel less proud or convinced of their own importance.

The teacher humbled the student by pointing out the errors in his work.