modèstia — meaning in English

English meaning

• modesty noun The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.

Senses

modèstia is used for these senses in English:

• modesty The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
• modesty Moderate behaviour; reserve.

modesty — full definition

1. noun The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.
2. noun Behavior or dress that avoids drawing sexual attention.

Related Catalan words