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humilde

[u-ˈmil-də]
adjectivepl: humildes
humble
1. not proud or arrogant; modest in demeanor or behavior
She is a humble person despite her success.
Ela é uma pessoa humilde apesar de seu sucesso.
2. of low social status or rank
He came from a humble background.
Ele veio de uma origem humilde.
3. simple, unpretentious, or modest in appearance
They lived in a humble home.
Eles moravam em uma casa humilde.
4. expressing respect or deference
In my humble opinion...
Na minha humilde opinião...
Synonyms
modestosimplesdespretenciosomeigomanso
Antonyms
orgulhosoarrogantesoberbopresunçosoaltivo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
humilde
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
humilde
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser humilde de coração (to be humble of heart)
ficar humilde (to become humble)
com humildade (with humility)
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