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humbling adj | (that makes you less arrogant) | nederigmakend bn |
| Working with the needy is a humbling experience. |
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humble adj | ([sb]: self-effacing) | bescheiden, onderdanig bn |
| Tyler is a humble man, and always happy to help. |
humble adj | (origins: low) | nederig, bescheiden bn |
| The politician had humble beginnings, and didn't forget the poor when he was in office. |
humble adj | (simple) | eenvoudig, simpel bn |
| Jim sold his business and retired in a humble cottage outside of town. |
humble [sb]⇒ vtr | often passive (make [sb] humble) | vernederen overg.ww |
| Reading works of great literature humbles me as an author. |
| The president was humbled by being offered the Nobel Peace Prize. |
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bescheiden bn | (niet aanmatigend) | modest, unassuming adj |
| | humble adj |
| | unpretentious adj |
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