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humility

/hjuːˈmɪlɪti/ noun C1
  1. The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior. (uncountable) · You can tell his humility is real by how he treats ordinary people.

Plural humilities

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I suppose she’s trying to cultivate a spirit of humility in Anne by dressing her as she does; but it’s more likely to cultivate envy and discontent.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 193 · C1
“Your humility, Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 52 · B2
“Nothing is more deceitful,” said Darcy, “than the appearance of humility.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 52 · B2
The subjection in which his father had brought him up had given him originally great humility of manner; but it was now a good deal counteracted by the self-conceit of a weak head, living in retirement, and the consequential feelings of early and unexpected prosperity.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 77 · B2

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