A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others. Conroy confessed to being humbled and deeply flattered by the reaction. I was humbled and chastened by this experience. We were humbled and grateful at the same time. The monks' leader proclaims that the Emperor was proud but has been humbled though error. However he then humbled himself and prayed to God for help. Obama said he was "surprised" and "deeply humbled" by the award. I'm truly humbled to have our names spoken in the same breath. Others noted he was humbled by the sacrifices those under him had made. Pappas explained that he was "humbled" soon afterward, as he subsequently broke his back. Cowell told Mandisa that he was "humbled" and apologized to her immediately. I'd really be totally humbled by that. It also demonstrates that egoism and pride (here of Yama) are always humbled. "I am humbled by the confidence reposed in me". We were both so humbled by the experience.