humbling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of humble
noun
  1. An event which causes humbleness; a set-down.
adj
  1. Of higher rank, status, quality, strength, etc.; inducing a feeling of inferiority.

Word forms

humbling humblings more humbling most humbling

Derived words

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