Collocations with "humble"

8 collocations found

humble roots

Referring to an origin in a low social class or simple background.

root7.8
folk6.2
humble origins

Coming from a poor or low-ranking family.

origin6.0
humble cottage

describes a cottage that is simple and not large or luxurious

cottage5.5
humble servant

A servant who shows a modest or low estimate of their own importance.

servant5.5
humble apology

an apology given in a way that shows you are sorry and not proud

apology4.5
humble abode

A humorous way to refer to one's home.

abode4.0
humble dwelling

A simple and modest place to live, not large or luxurious.

dwelling3.0