Main Entry:

²humble

Function:

transitive verb

Inflected Form(s):

hum·bled; hum·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\

Date:

14th century

1 : to make humble in spirit or manner 2 : to destroy the power, independence, or prestige of

— hum·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun

— hum·bling·ly \-b(ə-)liŋ-lē\ adverb