Standard Lemma guide

humbler

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /ˈhʌmblɚ/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ʌmblə(ɹ)
  • CMU ARPABET: HH AH1 M B AH0 L ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
  • CMU ARPABET 2: HH AH1 M B L ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

comparative form of humble: more humble

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: comparative, form-of

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2

noun

Meaning 2

One who humbles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A physical restraint that clamps around the base of the scrotum and prevents straightening of the legs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: BDSM, lifestyle, sexuality

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English humble Proto-Indo-European *-yōs Proto-Germanic *-izô Proto-West Germanic *-iʀō Proto-Germanic *-ōzô Proto-West Germanic *-ōʀō Old English -ra Middle English -ere English -er English humbler From humble + -er (comparative suffix).

From humble + -er (agent noun suffix).