modesty (Meaning)

Wordnet

modesty (n)

freedom from vanity or conceit

formality and propriety of manner

Webster

modesty (n.)

The quality or state of being modest; that lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate of one's own worth and importance; absence of self-assertion, arrogance, and presumption; humility respecting one's own merit.

Natural delicacy or shame regarding personal charms and the sexual relation; purity of thought and manners; due regard for propriety in speech or action.

Synonyms & Antonyms of modesty

modesty Sentence Examples

  1. Her modest demeanor belied her extraordinary talents.
  2. Despite his success, he maintained a remarkable level of modesty.
  3. The modest cottage stood in stark contrast to the opulent mansion nearby.
  4. Her modest dress concealed a stunning figure.
  5. The modest proposal was met with skepticism and resistance.
  6. His modesty prevented him from bragging about his accomplishments.
  7. The modest sum he earned was enough to sustain his family.
  8. The modest proposal failed to gain traction due to its lack of ambition.
  9. She avoided ostentatious displays, preferring modesty in all aspects of her life.
  10. The modest gesture of a simple handshake conveyed sincerity and respect.

FAQs About the word modesty

freedom from vanity or conceit, formality and propriety of mannerThe quality or state of being modest; that lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate o

humility, demureness,meekness, humbleness,lowliness, acquiescence, naïveté , directness, down-to-earthness, submissiveness

pretense, lordliness, bumptiousness, imperiousness, assumption, peremptoriness, huffiness, boldness, pretence, egotism

Her modest demeanor belied her extraordinary talents.

Despite his success, he maintained a remarkable level of modesty.

The modest cottage stood in stark contrast to the opulent mansion nearby.

Her modest dress concealed a stunning figure.