humble

humble [-r, -st] adj

OF < L. humilem, low, small, slight, insignificant, base < humus, ground, earth.

1. Meek; simple; not proud; submissive.
2. Poor; lowly; not lofty; insignificant.

humble [-d, -s] v

see humble, adj.

1. Lower; subdue; reduce; bring down.
2. Abase the pride of; reduce the arrogance of.