"humble-hearted" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more humble-hearted [comparative], most humble-hearted [superlative]
Etymology: humble + hearted Etymology templates: {{compound|en|humble|hearted}} humble + hearted Head templates: {{en-adj}} humble-hearted (comparative more humble-hearted, superlative most humble-hearted)
  1. Meek; humble; unassuming. Synonyms: humblehearted

Alternative forms

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