Definitions and Examples of low, humble, modest
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not rising far above the ground or horizon.
Example
The sun was low in the sky, casting long shadows on the ground.
Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.
Example
Despite his wealth and success, he remained humble and treated everyone with respect.
Having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's abilities or achievements.
Example
She was a modest person who never boasted about her accomplishments.
Key Differences: low vs humble vs modest
- 1Low refers to something that is not high or elevated physically or metaphorically.
- 2Humble is a complementary antonym that describes a person who has a modest opinion of their own importance.
- 3Modest is a gradable antonym that describes a person who has a moderate or humble estimate of their abilities or achievements.
Effective Usage of low, humble, modest
- 1Describing Physical Objects: Use low to describe things that are not high or elevated.
- 2Describing People: Use humble to describe people who have a modest opinion of their own importance, and modest to describe people who have a moderate or humble estimate of their abilities or achievements.
- 3Comparing and Contrasting: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different concepts, ideas, or objects.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Low refers to something that is not high or elevated, humble describes a person who has a modest opinion of their own importance, and modest describes a person who has a moderate or humble estimate of their abilities or achievements. Use these words to describe physical objects, people, and to compare and contrast different concepts, ideas, or objects.
