hume
- n Scottish philosopher whose sceptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)
hume blake cronyn
- n Canadian actor who frequently played character parts with his wife Jessica Tandy (1911-2003)
hume cronyn
- n Canadian actor who frequently played character parts with his wife Jessica Tandy (1911-2003)
humectant
- n any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist
humeral veil
- n a vestment worn by a priest at High Mass in the Roman Catholic Church; a silk shawl
humic acid
- n a dark brown humic substance that is soluble in water only at pH values greater than 2
humification
- n the process of the formation of humus from plant remains
humiliation
- n state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
- n strong feelings of embarrassment
- n an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect
he had to undergo one humiliation after another - n depriving one of self-esteem
humility
- n a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
not everyone regards humility as a virtue - n a humble feeling
he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope
hummer
- n a singer who produces a tune without opening the lips or forming words
- n (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity
humming
- n a humming noise
- n the act of singing with closed lips
- v sing with closed lips
- v be noisy with activity
- v sound with a monotonous hum
- v make a low continuous sound
The refrigerator is humming