mindmap root((谦卑)) humble may suggest a virtuous absence of pride or vanity or it may suggest undue self-depreciation or humiliation: a quiet life as a simple ~ parish priest. meek may suggest mildness or gentleness of temper or it may connote undue submissiveness: the refugees were ~ and grateful for whatever they got. modest implies lack of boastfulness or conceit, without any implication of abjectness: sincerely ~ about her singing talent. lowly stresses lack of pretentiousness: a volunteer willing to accept the ~iest hospital duties.