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humilities


Meanings
  • noun

    The quality or state of not being proud; modesty.

    - "His humility in the face of success was admirable."
    - "She showed great humilities after receiving the award."
  • noun

    The act of submitting to authority or to someone's will.

    - "The monks took humilities vows."
    - "He asked for her humilities in all matters."

Variants
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humilities , humility
Etymology
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From Old French 'humilité', from 'humile' (humble)


Trivia
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  1. The word 'humility' appears in the Bible over 150 times.

  2. In ancient Rome, a humble person was considered to be someone who was poor and powerless.


Related Concepts
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  1. Megalomania: The opposite of humility, characterized by an exaggerated sense of self-importance.

  2. Humility and Pride: A common theme in literature, art, and philosophy, often used to explore the human condition and the importance of self-awareness.


Culture
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In literature, humility is often portrayed as a virtue, such as in Dante's Divine Comedy. In art, humility can be represented through depictions of saints or humble scenes.

How to Memorize "humilities"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person with a modest demeanor and a gentle smile. Imagine them deflecting compliments and putting others before themselves.

  2. associate

    - Associate humility with the image of a humble servant or a meek animal, such as a mouse or a dove.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Humility Helps Humans' or 'Humble Hearts Heal Hurts'.


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