humbled
Example Sentences
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LinkedIn users will be familiar with the saccharine positivity of users explaining how their latest promotion or honor makes them feel humbled and grateful.
The Englishman, who has signed a contract until 2032, said in a club statement that he was "extremely humbled and honoured to be appointed".
From Barron's
He said he was honoured and humbled to have been recognised but added it was a reflection of all the dedication and commitment of his colleagues.
From BBC
Prof Lorna Dawson, head of the Centre for Forensic Soil Science at the James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen, said she was "delighted and humbled" to be given a damehood.
From BBC
She told BBC News NI she was "absolutely delighted, very humbled".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
