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Definition of humility

humility

/hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
hu · mil · i · ty
Adverb:humbly
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Plural:humilities
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Adjective:humble
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• noun

1

A modest or low view of one's own importance; the quality of being free from pride, arrogance, or vanity.

Example

"Despite winning the prestigious international award, the scientist accepted the honor with genuine humility and credited her entire research team."

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Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

'Humility' is a positive character trait meaning freedom from pride or arrogance, whereas 'humiliation' is a painful feeling of shame or embarrassment caused by being demeaned.

• Rhymes for humility

• Nearby Words

humiliating
humiliatingly
humiliation
humility
hummable
hummer
hummingbird

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'humilite', from Latin 'humilitatem' ('lowness, insignificance'), derived from 'humilis' ('lowly, on the ground'), which stems from 'humus' ('earth, ground').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Humility. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/humility
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