humbles

humbles are plural forms of the adjective humble used as a noun to describe people who exhibit modesty or a lack of pretentiousness. The term can also refer to individuals who are down‐to‐earth, unassuming, and often self‑deprecating. In everyday usage, calling someone a humbles is a way of acknowledging their simplicity and sincerity in contrast to ostentation.

The word derives from the Middle English *humble*, from Latin *humilis*, meaning low or lowly. As a noun, the form *humble* (singular) can be used when referring to a single modest person, whereas *humbles* is used when more than one is being described. The grammatical form is similar to other adjectives used as nouns, such as *truths* or *values*.

humbles are frequently highlighted in literature and popular culture as embodiments of virtue. A featured example is the nursery rhyme “Humpty Dumpty” where the character is sometimes affectionately called a humbles. In modern media, the phrase “consistently humbles” or “inspire humbles” can appear in film reviews or essays to emphasize modest excellence.

In idiomatic expression, “to keep one’s feet on the ground” can convey a sense of behaving like a humble, or “normal” person. When used in a collective sense, the phrase “the humbles of society” might reference ordinary citizens as opposed to elites. In religious texts, humility is often prescribed by verses encouraging believers to “stay among the humbles” or to emulate the humility of holy figures.

Overall, the plural noun humbles continues to function as a descriptor for modest individuals in both informal speech and formal writing. Its subtlety lies in the positive connotation that modesty is seen as a virtue, and thus the use of humbles carries both respect and recognition of ordinary dignity.