B1 — Intermediateadjective
umile
humble, modest, unassuming
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
modestosemplicediscretodimesso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
arrogantesuperbopresuntuosoaltezzoso
Usage note
'Umile' can describe attitude or social status (of humble origins). 'Modesto' is less charged. 'Dimesso' suggests a deliberately low-key appearance.
Example
"Nonostante il successo, è rimasto una persona umile."
"Despite success, he remained a humble person."
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