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/
Korean meaning: 겸손함, 겸허함; 자신의 중요성에 대해 겸손한 태도
Korean pronunciation: 휴**밀**러티
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
Award winner shows humility by crediting her team during acceptance
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True humility enhances ability and creates real utility.
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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.
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“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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