Definition of MODESTY

modesty

Meanings

Plural: modesties

Noun

  • freedom from vanity or conceit
  • formality and propriety of manner
  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French modestie, from Latin modestia; equivalent to modest + -y.

Synonyms

modestness, reserve

Scrabble Score: 13

modesty is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
modesty is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
modesty is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

modesty is a valid Words With Friends word