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humility

/hjuːˈmɪlɪti/noun4 syllables

Humility means: a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride.

Synonyms for humility6

noun, as in a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride

humbleness

noun, as in a humble feeling

humbleness

also used for humility

egolessness, humilitude, meekness, modesty, self-effacement

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Opposites of humility

conceit, pride

What does humility mean?2

noun

1

a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride“not everyone regards humility as a virtue”

2

a humble feeling“he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with humility?20

four syllables

five syllables

Show 23 near rhymes
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Humility in a sentence

  • Today, we have learned rather more humility and respect for the balance of nature.Adelpa
  • Cultural understanding requires humility and a willingness to listen, rather than assuming superiority.Amastan
  • In the shadow of humility, arrogance wilts faster than a rose without a stem.Miktsoanit
  • They are proud in humility; proud that they are not proud.Scott
  • You would be a better person if you learnt humility.blay_paul
  • The philosopher believed that seeking higher knowledge required humility as much as intelligence.rul
  • Humility is one of the seven holy virtues.nancy
  • The churches must learn humility as well as teach it.carlosalberto

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Forms of humility

as a noun

plural
humilities