Sep 14, 2010 · The simple expression I am humbled is full of emotional, relational, and cultural complexity with ancient connotations. To some extent, saying I am humbled is tantamount to saying I …

Jun 8, 2017 · While this might not be the site where this question can serve as a compendium of sorts for all synonyms, the words flattered or delighted are similar to and milder than honored. Flatter --To …

Dec 25, 2013 · @Kris - humbled is neutral, dependent on context, and <b>the</b> perfect word here: parenting is a humbling experience. Have you any children? If you do, and are not humbled by the …

Dec 12, 2020 · In our present state, disheartened by failures and humbled by our weaknesses as we are, it is impossible to win this battle. The presence of In our present state makes as we are …

Dec 31, 2012 · It seems like everyone is hung up on whether "request you to" is correct grammar. Nobody has answered the kernel of the question which, I think, is whether kindness is implied in any …

Sep 18, 2015 · Is there an English expression to convey the idea that the interlocutor is being a bit too full of themself and needs to be a little humbler? In Italian we have an expression abbassare la …

Apr 25, 2018 · What's wrong with "humility"? Humility is the underestimation or downplaying of your own importance, so you don't need a special word for people who are humble despite being important. …

We've all been overwhelmed with work, or seen an underwhelming movie... but it occurred to me that I've never heard anyone use the root word, whelm. whelm (verb) 1. to submerge; engulf. 2. to over...

Feb 23, 2011 · Much more is perfectly grammatical, and in fact much more popular than a lot more, according to both the British National Corpus and the Corpus of Contemporary American English: …

Mar 7, 2018 · What does "I'm flattered" mean in context. For example; you find out someone is developing feelings for you and you say "I'm flattered.. I guess"