humility meaning

UK US /hjuˈmɪlɪti/ 4 syllables

humility (noun): a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride.

humility has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

humility as a noun

  1. a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
    • not everyone regards humility as a virtue

    Synonyms: humbleness

    Opposite: conceit

    Type of: trait

    Kinds: meekness

    Related forms: humble

  2. a humble feeling
    • he was filled with humility at the sight of the Pope

    Synonyms: humbleness

    Opposite: pride

    Type of: feeling

    Kinds: meekness, self-depreciation

How to pronounce humility

humility is pronounced /hjuˈmɪlɪti/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with humility

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HU · words ending in TY · 8-letter words

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