̈ɪˈhʌmbl adj. & v. --adj. 1 a having or
showing a low
estimate of one's
own importance. b offered
with or
affected by
such an estimate (if
you want my humble opinion). 2 of low
social or
political rank (humble origins). 3 (of a thing) of
modest pretensions, dimensions, etc. --v.tr. 1
make humble;
bring low;
abase. 2 lower
the rank or
status of. øeat humble pie make a humble
apology;
accept humiliation. øøhumbleness n. humbly adv. [ME umble, humble f. OF umble f. L humilis
lowly f.
humus ground: humble pie f. UMBLES]