humbled

== English == === Adjective === humbled (comparative more humbled, superlative most humbled) (proscribed) (usually qualifying a first-person pronoun) Grateful for the support of others, touched; honored, flattered. 2014 September 24, "Web Access... Simon Pegg / Edgar Wright" BBC Online: 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. 2015 September 12, 'HONORED AND HUMBLED' ESPINOZA TO RECEIVE LAFFIT PINCAY, JR. AWARD Paulick Report: "Anytime I win an award of any kind I am honored and humbled," Espinoza said. Overcome with humility; in awe of the strength of another or one's own weakness 2010 February 1, Tom Hagan 'I am humbled by these people' National Catholic Reporter: 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. ==== Usage notes ==== The use of such forms as "I am humbled" in victory speeches and the like has been criticised as an oxymoron given the meaning of the verb humble. It indicates modesty via a sense of unworthiness of the honor, or surprise at one's success; humility rather than humiliation. See also humblebrag. ==== Derived terms ==== === Verb === humbled simple past and past participle of humble === References ===