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Word:
humility
IPA transcription: [hjum'ɪlɪti]
Pronunciations of humility
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
humility, humbleness
Meaning:
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; "not everyone regards humility as a virtue"
Synonyms:
humility, humbleness
Meaning:
a humble feeling; "he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope"
Usage examples
May it be to humility!"
PART I OF PRIDE AND HUMILITY
Breathed an almost exaggerated humility
XII OF THE PRIDE AND HUMILITY OF ANIMALS
He adds that the humility and patience of the disciple was a lesson for the master.
They have given emphasis to our natural love of simplicity, and shown us the beauty of humility.
He carried back His humility, His meekness, His humanity, His approachableness, and His sympathy.
The result of all this for the preacher, however, was a certain prestige, and his humility took alarm.
One of his favorite jokes is to enter the legal department with an air of great humility and apply for a job as an inventor!
The Mission Priests were to help in this work more by example than by precept; they were to preach by humility and simplicity.
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Benjamin Franklin
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Barack Obama
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Rosary
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Royal Maundy
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