noun
- the quality of being humble and not boastful about one’s abilities or achievements
- the quality of being decent and proper in dress, speech, or behavior
Examples
- Despite winning the award, she accepted it with great modesty.
- His modesty prevented him from talking about his accomplishments.
- The dress code requires modesty in all school attire.
- She appreciated his modesty and lack of arrogance.
- The culture values modesty in both speech and behavior.
- Her modesty made her even more admirable to her peers.