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Humility Definition & Meaning

humility
noun
  1. a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; "not everyone regards humility as a virtue"
  2. a humble feeling; "he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope"

"Humility" in song lyrics

See how humility is used in real songs:

  • "Humility"
    Lily Allen — Cheryl Tweedy *
  • "Ill as He is, still got humility"
    The Ambassador — Crown Him
  • "Holy ghost, from the lowly coast, spit humility"
    Cunninlynguists — Since When

Usage tips for "humility"

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Frequently asked questions

What does humility mean?
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride; "not everyone regards humility as a virtue" a humble feeling; "he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope"
What part of speech is humility?
Humility is a noun.
How many definitions does humility have?
Humility has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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