English · Adjectives
humblest
/ˈhʌmblɪst/
[/ˈhʌmblɪst/]
superlative of humble
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'humble'. Used to say something is the most humble of all.
Example
She gave the humblest speech of the night.
She gave the humblest speech of the night.
Etymology
From 'humble' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.