Definition Synonyms
Definition of humility - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
character traitquality of not thinking you are better than others
- Her humility made her well-liked by everyone.
2.
character self-awarenessshowing modesty and knowing your own limits
- Her humility made her a respected leader.
Expressions with humility
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with genuine modesty and lack of arrogance
She accepted the award in all humility.
Origin of humility
Latin, humilis (low, humble)
Terms with humility included in their meaning
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arrogant
winner who lacks grace and humility
humility
set aside pride to achieve something important
humility
in a humble or modest manner
humility
reduce someone's arrogance or self-importance
fear
bent down in fear or humility
humility
stop being self-centered or arrogant
humility self-praise
showing humility when talking about yourself or your achievements
behavior
in a manner showing moderation or humility
humility
freedom from vanity or conceit
humility
used to downplay a boastful statement
self-praise
introduces a self-praising statement with humility
religion
religious ritual of pouring water over participants' feet to show humility
modesty
used to express modesty or humility
humility
humble acknowledgment of one's achievements or qualities
humility
without God's help, one could face misfortune
insincere humility
pretending to be humble to gain praise
physical submission
lie face down on the ground in fear or humility
submission
show extreme submission or humility to someone
behavior
showing excessive humility or submission
humility
humble and aware of spiritual need
servile behavior
behave with servility or exaggerated humility
warning humility
excessive pride often leads to failure or setback
humility
lower oneself in dignity or status
humility
made humble or modest by experience
Examples of humility in a sentence
She accepted the award with humility and thanked her whole team. His humility kept him from boasting after the award. She praised his humility in admitting the mistake.
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- French:humilité, ...
- German:Demut, ...
- Italian:umiltà, modestia, ...
- Spanish:humildad, ...
- Portuguese:humildade, ...
- Chinese:谦逊, 谦恭, ...
- Japanese:謙虚さ, 控えめさ, ...
- Arabic:تَوَاضُع, خُضوع, ...
- Hebrew:עֲנָוָה, עַנְוָוה, ...
- Russian:смирение, покорность, ...
- Ukrainian:скромність, покірність, ...
- Hindi:विनम्रता, नम्रता, ...
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