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humility

🇬🇧 UK/hjʊ'mɪlɪtɪ/🇺🇸 US/hju:'militi/
TOEFLGREC1

Definitions

n.

The quality of being modest and not thinking too highly of oneself; humbleness.

谦逊;谦卑

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
humearth, ground, low
+
ilsuffix
+
itystate, quality, condition
=humility

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    True humility is a sign of inner strength.

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