Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The state of being humble or low; humility; meekness.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The quality of being humble; humility; meekness.
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- noun
Humility ; the property of beinghumble .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the state of being humble and unimportant
- noun a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
- noun a humble feeling
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Examples
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You have changed all of our lives for the better, brought us much happiness and new adventures, and always showed us a what true love and humbleness is about on this road we travel.
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Also, humbleness is a good quality to immortalize, especially in these troubled times.
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In many respects, this humbleness translates into people realizing that he is authentic and that he is nice.
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He was, indeed, as Dr. Lavendar said, a man of humble mind; and yet with his humbleness was a serene certainty would have been impossible to John Fenn, who measured every man's chance of salvation by his own theological yardstick, or even to Dr. Lavendar, who thought salvation unmeasurable.
The Voice 1912
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He was, indeed, as Dr. Lavendar said, a man of humble mind; and yet with his humbleness was a serene certainty of belief as to his soul's welfare that would have been impossible to John Fenn, who measured every man's chance of salvation by his own theological yardstick, or even to Dr. Lavendar, who thought salvation unmeasurable.
The Voice Margaret Wade Campbell Deland 1901
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I can't understand what you have seen in me that makes you believe anything could change me towards you, "he added with a kind of humbleness that touched her.
A Chance Acquaintance William Dean Howells 1878
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Despite her humbleness and silence, people could not help but be moved by her sheer presence.
Michaela Haas: The Lamp Of The Teachings Shines On: One Of The Greatest Female Tibetan Buddhist Masters Dies Michaela Haas 2011
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Despite her humbleness and silence, people could not help but be moved by her sheer presence.
Michaela Haas: The Lamp Of The Teachings Shines On: One Of The Greatest Female Tibetan Buddhist Masters Dies Michaela Haas 2011
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It is founded on a depth of essential understanding and a capacity for humbleness (read: open-minded acceptance) that allows them to grasp, interpret and illuminate.
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To Pastor Wheaton, who graciously consented to assume responsibility for my body, I appreciate your humbleness and willingness to help this sinner.
Miracles, Inc. T.J. Forrester 2011
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