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HUMBLES

(adj., adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Humbles.

Humbles - as an adjective

Marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful

Example: "A humble apology"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
proud

Humbles - as an adjective satellite

Low or inferior in station or quality

Example: "A humble cottage"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lowlowlymodestsmall

Used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lowlymenial

Of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

Example: "Baseborn wretches with dirty faces"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
basebasebornlowly

Humbles - as a verb

Cause to be unpretentious

Example: "This experience will humble him"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangemodify
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

Example: "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abasechagrinhumiliatemortify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bruisehurtinjureoffendspitewound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Humbles - as a noun

(baltimore) an arrest based on weak evidence intended to demean or punish the subject.

A stag that has failed to grow antlers; a cow that has not developed horns.

Especially in hummel corn: grain that lacks awns (beards or bristles), or has had its awns removed (barley, oats, etc.).

Entrails of a deer.

Example Sentences

"He humbles himself before his mentors."
"Her generosity humbles me."
"She humbles herself by volunteering at the homeless shelter."
"His humility is what humbles people around him."
"He humbles himself before the gods."
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Word Game Points

Is HUMBLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, humbles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HUMBLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is HUMBLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, humbles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUMBLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is HUMBLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, humbles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUMBLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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