humility — the quality of being humble; modest opinion of one's own importance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being humble; modest opinion of one's own importance
Pronunciation (IPA): /hjuːˈmɪləti/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's humility impressed everyone when she washed dishes at the charity event.
- His humility was so extreme that he apologized to the door after walking into it.
- True humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.
humility
NOUN[/hjuːˈmɪləti/]
the quality of being humble; modest opinion of one's own importance
Her humility made people respect her even more.
The leader's humility inspired the entire team. (HUMBLE + RESPECT = HUMILITY)
Humility and ability together built strong credibility.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'humilitas', derived from 'humilis' meaning 'low' or 'lowly', which itself comes from 'humus' meaning 'earth' or 'ground'. The word entered English through Old French 'humilité' in the 13th century.
Breakdown
humil- (low, from Latin humilis) + -ity (noun suffix meaning quality or state) = humility (the quality of being low/humble)
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📝Examples
“The celebrity's humility impressed everyone when she washed dishes at the charity event.”
“His humility was so extreme that he apologized to the door after walking into it.”
“True humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.”
“She accepted the award with such humility that people forgot she had just won.”
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