humbling

UK
/ˈhʌm.blɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌm.blɪŋ/
humblingadjective
more humbling
Comp.
most humbling
Super.
UK
/ˈhʌmblɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌmblɪŋ/
Translations
It was a humbling moment when she realized how much she had to learn.
Это был смиряющий момент, когда она поняла, сколько ей еще нужно учиться.
Definitions
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
humblings
pl
UK
/ˈhʌm.blɪŋ/
US
/ˈhʌm.blɪŋ/
Gerund noun meaning the act or process of humbling someone or something.
Definitions
The act or process of causing someone to feel less proud or important.
The humbling of the reigning champions shocked the entire league.
humbleverb

humbling

Gerund

humbled
Past Simple
humbled
Past Participle
humbling
Gerund
UK
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
US
/ˈhʌm.bəl/
Translations
He tried to humble his opponent with his skills.
Он пытался смирить своего противника своими навыками.
She didn't mean to humble him in front of his friends.
Она не хотела унижать его перед его друзьями.
Additional translations
Definitions
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.
humbleadjective
Definitions
Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.
Despite his success, he remained humble and always credited his team.
Of low social, administrative, or political rank.
She came from humble beginnings but worked hard to achieve her dreams.
Not large or special in any way.
They lived in a humble cottage by the sea.
Marked by courteous or deferential respect.
He offered a humble apology for his earlier remarks.