humbled

adj 2

Definitions

adj

1

(usually qualifying a first-person pronoun) Grateful for the support of others, touched; honored, flattered.

JJ: Are you humbled by such positive reactions from such a wide spectrum of people, from George A Romero to Harry Knowles? SP: Absolutely. Yeah, it's wonderful. ... We're very humbled and very pleased.

We are humbled by the responsibility the American people have placed with us, but this is not a time for celebration.

2

Overcome with humility; in awe of the strength of another or one's own weakness

They would continue to suffer greatly but they have a strength that is remarkable. I am humbled by them and privileged to be with them.

The written word, he often argued, could only ever be a low-fidelity reproduction of the fullness of being; any text was ultimately humbled by the reality that it sought to represent.

Your note

not saved
0 chars