0 past simple and past participle of humble --
1 to make someone understand that they are not as important or special as they thought: --
The world champion was humbled (= unexpectedly defeated) by an unknown outsider in last night's race.
He was humbled by the child's generosity.
Now this arch-enemy has been humbled to the dust, and on his own admission has been made to see the error of his ways.
I have always been humbled and thrilled by that event, which represented the culmination of a wonderful life and donation to the nation.
I have been enormously humbled listening to the debate over the past two hours.
I am humbled by the courage of people who kept their dignity as they were driven out and made to live in camps.
No one wants to be offensive to people who have been humbled.
I felt privileged and humbled to meet those people who conducted themselves so bravely that night.
While they were in chains and trembled and were humbled we stood firm behind our leaders.
I am left humbled and frustrated, and feel completely helpless in dealing with the cases of constituents and others who complain about transitional protection.
