Sentence example with the word 'humility'

humility

acquiescence, consecration, gentleness, mildness, passiveness, second fiddle, self-effacement, self-subjection, subordinacy, unacquisitiveness, unpresumptuousness

Definition n. a disposition to be humble

Last update: September 8, 2015


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It has sunk into an empty parade; it is a mere affectation of humility, an apology and excuse for something better.   [noun]

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Apart from false humility, who in their senses would turn down such an offer?   [noun]

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Pride and exultation were supplanted by humility, and the fiercest of human passions was already succeeded by the most profound and unequivocal demonstrations of grief.   [noun]

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David composed his features into what he intended should express an air of modest humility, before he meekly replied: "Little be the praise to such a worm as I."   [noun]

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Subdue and bend me to obedience and humility.   [noun]

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"Your humility may construe that into flattery which was said by me in perfect sincerity and truth-that I can not help," replied Edward.   [noun]

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I greet thee in joyful humility, thankful that Thou hast granted to my old eyes to see Thy glorious and eternal temple once again.   [noun]

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