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abject |
humble or fawning. [1/3 definitions] |
baseborn |
of humble parentage. [1/3 definitions] |
cap in hand |
with meekness and respect; in a humble manner. |
grovel |
to demean or humble oneself; abase oneself. [1/3 definitions] |
humble |
to bring down; make humble. [1/3 definitions] |
humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
low1 |
into a reduced or humble state. [1/16 definitions] |
lowborn |
not born to a noble family; of humble birth. |
lowly |
humble in nature, as a dwelling. [1/4 definitions] |
meanly |
in a lowly or humble manner. [1/2 definitions] |
modest |
simple or humble in appearance. [1/3 definitions] |
petition |
a humble request; entreaty; supplication. [1/7 definitions] |
reptile |
a falsely humble or untrustworthy person. [1/4 definitions] |
simplicity |
the quality of being sincere and humble; natural. [1/2 definitions] |
supplicate |
to make a humble request to; entreat. [1/3 definitions] |
upstart |
one who has gone from a humble beginning to a position of power, wealth, or importance, esp. one who is now presumptuous and excessively proud. [2/4 definitions] |
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