noun as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

humble, modest, obsequious

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Example Sentences

Example:The humble servant hardly believed his king would notice his labor.

Definition:Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.

From humble

Example:He maintained a modest attitude and did not take credit for what he did not deserve.

Definition:Not making undue claims for one's own abilities or merits.

From modest

Example:The obsequious sycophant fawned over his boss, doing more than expected to please him.

Definition:Appealing to the vanity or desire of another, often at one's own expense.

From obsequious