humility
pronunciation
How to pronounce humility in British English:
UK [hju:ˈmɪləti]
How to pronounce humility in American English:
US [hjuˈmɪlɪti]
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- Noun:
- a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
- a humble feeling
Word Origin
- humility (n.)
- early 14c., from Old French umelite "humility, modesty, sweetness," from Latin humilitatem (nominative humilitas) "lowness, insignificance," in Church Latin "meekness," from humilis "humble" (see humble). In the Mercian hymns, Latin humilitatem is glossed by Old English eaðmodnisse.
Example
- 1. That is a calling which requires patience and humility .
- 2. I say this not boastfully but in all humility .
- 3. Humility imitate jesus of nazareth and socrates .
- 4. Humility , creativity and a sharp left hook .
- 5. For many religious teachers , humility is the primary virtue .