modesty
Meaning
- The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
- Moderate behaviour; reserve.
- Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.
Synonyms
pudency
good behavior
very polite
absence of self-praise
freedom from pride
chasity
maiden liness
pu dency
calm temper
respectful behaviour
good behavior
good behaviour
good behaviour
good breeding
propriety
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmɒd.ə.sti/
Etymology
From Middle French modestie, from Latin modestia; equivalent to modest + -y.
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