Yahoo Malaysia Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   modesty

   /ˈmɒdɪsti/

   noun

   • 1. the quality or state of being unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities: "with typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others" Similar self-effacementhumilitylack of vanitylack of pretensionunpretentiousnessshynessbashfulnessself-consciousnessreservereticencetimiditymeeknessOpposite boastfulness
   • 2. the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level: "the modesty of his political aspirations" Similar limited scopemoderationfairnessacceptabilitysmallnessOpposite grandeur
   • 3. behaviour, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency: "modesty forbade her to undress in front of so many people" Similar unpretentiousnesssimplicityplainnesslack of pretensioninexpensivenesslack of extravagancedecorumdecorousnessdecencyseemlinessdemurenesssobrietyseveritycoynessproprietydiscreetnessdelicacychastenessvirtueOpposite grandeurimmodestyflamboyance

   Scrabble Points: 13

   • M

     3

   • O

     1

   • D

     2

   • E

     1

   • S

     1

   • T

     1

   • Y

     4

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMODESTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   approving. the quality of not talking about or not trying to make people notice your abilities and achievements: She does a lot of work for charities, but her modesty forbids her from talking about it. in all modesty approving.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › modestyModesty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › modesty

   • Cached

   Modesty is the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities, or propriety in dress, speech, or conduct. Learn more about the synonyms, examples, word history, and kids definition of modesty from Merriam-Webster.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › modestyMODESTY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › modesty

   • Cached

   Modesty definition: the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.. See examples of MODESTY used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › modestyModesty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › modesty

   Modesty is that shy feeling you get when someone brags about how great you are, or when you need to take off your shirt to go swimming and showing skin makes you squirm. If you blush, you’ve got some modesty. Modesty comes from the Latin modestus, which literally translates as “keeping due measure.” Knowing the correct measure of yourself ...

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmodesty noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › english

   • Cached

   the action of behaving or dressing so that you do not show your body or attract sexual attention. I wore a towel to preserve my modesty. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. the state of being not very large, expensive, important, etc. They tried to disguise the modesty of their achievements.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMODESTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   Modesty is the quality or condition of being modest, or avoiding sexual feelings in others. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, grammar and usage of modesty with Collins English Dictionary.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMODESTY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-english

   • Cached

   Modesty is the quality of not talking too much or too proudly about your skills or successes. Learn more about this word and see how it is translated in different languages.