English · Adjectives
humbler
/ˈhʌmblər/
[/ˈhʌmblər/]
comparative of humble
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'humble'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more humble than the other.
Example
He is humbler than his rival.
He is humbler than his rival.
Etymology
From 'humble' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.