How Do You Spell HUMBLING?

Pronunciation: [hˈʌmblɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "humbling" can be a bit confusing. It may seem like it should have two "m"s, as in "humble" + "-ing". However, it only has one "m". This is because of the way the word is pronounced. "Humbling" is pronounced with a "b" sound in between the "m" and the "l". Using IPA transcription, it's spelled /ˈhʌmblɪŋ/, with the "m" and "b" sounds represented by "m" and "b" respectively. So, even though it may look like it should have two "m"s, the pronunciation of "humbling" actually only requires one.

HUMBLING Meaning and Definition

1. Humbling is an adjective that describes a profound and often emotional experience that elicits feelings of modesty, inferiority, or a sense of insignificance in relation to certain circumstances, achievements, or the world at large. It is derived from the verb "humble," which means to lower oneself willingly, acknowledging the limitations of one's own abilities, importance, or knowledge.

   In everyday language, the term "humbling" refers to situations that bring individuals down to earth by reminding them of their vulnerability, fallibility, or the existence of greater powers or forces. It can result from encounters with overwhelming greatness, such as witnessing extraordinary achievements, experiencing vast natural wonders, or being confronted with powerful acts of kindness, forgiveness, or selflessness. The sensation of being humbled often involves a sense of awe or reverence, as well as a willingness to reevaluate one's own perceptions, accomplishments, or positions.

   Being humbled can lead to a range of emotional responses, including feelings of respect, admiration, or gratitude towards the people or events that prompted such a reflection. It can also generate a renewed sense of humility, encouraging individuals to reassess their priorities, reassume a modest perspective, and approach situations with a newfound awareness of their own limitations. Overall, the experience of being humbled can foster personal growth, empathy, and a deeper understanding of one's place in the world.

2. Humiliation; abatement of pride.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for HUMBLING *

• humbeling 50%
• humbleing 33.3333333%
• humbiling 16.6666666%

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Other Common Misspellings for HUMBLING

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• humylin
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• cymbling
• Cimbling
• qUBLING
• humblinly
• humenbeing
• Humelking
• Hummboling
• gumbeling
• HUMLINT
• humplins
• humbelng
• Humlinn

Etymology of HUMBLING

The word "humbling" derives from the verb "humble", which has its origins in the Old French word "humble" and the Latin word "humilis". In Latin, "humilis" is a derivative of "humus", which means "ground" or "earth". The term "humilis" evolved to mean "lowly" or "low in position", and eventually became associated with the idea of modesty or lack of arrogance. Over time, "humble" entered the English language and developed into "humbling", describing an experience or a situation that brings about a sense of humility or humbleness.

Similar spelling words for HUMBLING

• humble,
• Hamblin,
• Hobbling,
• humbly,
• humboldt,
• rumbling,
• rambling,
• tumbling,
• gambling,
• Jumbling,
• humbled,
• Ambling,
• mumbling,
• fumbling.

Plural form of HUMBLING is HUMBLINGS

Conjugate verb Humbling

CONDITIONAL

I would humble

we would humble

you would humble

he/she/it would humble

they would humble

FUTURE

I will humble

we will humble

you will humble

he/she/it will humble

they will humble

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have humbled

we will have humbled

you will have humbled

he/she/it will have humbled

they will have humbled

PAST

I humbled

we humbled

you humbled

he/she/it humbled

they humbled

PAST PERFECT

I had humbled

we had humbled

you had humbled

he/she/it had humbled

they had humbled

PRESENT

I humble

we humble

you humble

he/she/it humbles

they humble

PRESENT PERFECT

I have humbled

we have humbled

you have humbled

he/she/it has humbled

they have humbled

I am humbling

we are humbling

you are humbling

he/she/it is humbling

they are humbling

I was humbling

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you were humbling

he/she/it was humbling

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I will be humbling

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you will be humbling

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they will be humbling

I have been humbling

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he/she/it has been humbling

they have been humbling

I had been humbling

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he/she/it had been humbling

they had been humbling

I will have been humbling

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he/she/it will have been humbling

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I would have humbled

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you would have humbled

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I would be humbling

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