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hu·mil·i·ty

humility

 
 
pronunciation:
hyu mI lih ti
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part of speech: noun
definition: the quality or state of being humble or modest.
Because of her humility, she denied that she was in any way a hero for the brave thing she'd done.He could have bragged about his accomplishments, but he talked about them with great humility.
antonyms:
arrogance, pride
similar words:
modesty
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