Why do people say they are humbled when they are honored?

To say “I am humbled” is to express one’s humility or smallness in the face of the occasion or honor being given. It presents the idea that the speaker is really not worthy of the thing being given. To say “I am honored” is to express one’s feeling of appreciation for the thing being given.

What can I say instead of I am honored?

honored

• dignified.
• distinguished.
• esteemed.
• privileged.
• recognized.
• revered.
• venerated.
• well-known.

What does it mean to say I’m humbled?

When someone says “I am humbled,” generally he means that he has been made to feel more modest , or perhaps undeserving. Someone who has just been given a compliment might make a polite show of modesty by saying, “I am humbled by your generosity,” meaning he feels he really doesn’t live up to the compliment.

What does feeling honored mean?

To feel very proud about something, often something that someone else has bestowed upon the speaker. I feel honored that you asked me to be your best man. Jill felt honored to have won such a prestigious award.

Can you be honored and humbled?

So if you became POTUS, for example, you’d be honored by the greatness of the position but also humbled that little old you is now in such an important office. It’s really just a phrase people use to communicate gratitude. Here’s a blog post about that usage of the word “humble,” if you’re curious.

What does “I am honoured and humbled” mean?

‘ I am honoured and humbled’ is a cliche meaning I really appreciate the sentiments expressed, but don’t really feel that I deserve such esteem. It means what the words say. I’m afraid you’re going to have to look these two words up in a dictionary of do a Google search for them.

What does it mean when someone says I am honored?

To say “I am honored” is to express one’s feeling of appreciation for the thing being given. It presents the idea that the speaker is worthy and thankful for the thing being given. When and how are the words humbled and honored used while thanking someone?

When is it appropriate to say “I’m humbled by this praise”?

When the praise is aimed at something that it would be inappropriate to take pride in, and the person being praised feels that the praise is coming from someone who is highly esteemed or respected, then “I’m humbled” is appropriate. (NB, many people say “I’m honored and humbled”).

What does “thoughts and prayers” mean?

It is a way to express compassion for those who are hurting. The exact phrase “thoughts and prayers” is not actually in the Bible, it is a cliché or an overused term. Christians should be careful when taking a cliché and trying to fit it into Scripture when it is not actually there.

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