ALL meanings of modesty
mod·es·ty
M m - noun modesty The quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities. 1
- noun modesty person: lack of boastfulness 1
- noun modesty clothing, behaviour: propriety 1
- noun plural modesty the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc. 1
- noun plural modesty regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc. 1
- noun plural modesty simplicity; moderation. 1
- uncountable noun modesty Someone who shows modesty does not talk much about their abilities or achievements. 0
- uncountable noun modesty You can refer to the modesty of something such as a place or amount when it is fairly small. 0
- uncountable noun modesty If someone, especially a woman, shows modesty, they are cautious about the way they dress and behave because they are aware that other people may view them in a sexual way. 0
- noun modesty the quality or condition of being modest 0
- noun modesty designed to prevent inadvertent exposure of part of the body 0
- noun modesty the quality or state of being modest 0
- noun modesty unassuming or humble behavior 0
- noun modesty lack of excesses or pretensions; moderation 0
- noun modesty decency; decorum 0