modesty in Latin
modesty in Latin is modestia, pudor — modesty means the quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.
modesty in Latin
modestia
The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities.
pudor
(specifically) Pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness.
What does "modesty" mean?
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noun The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.
"He accepted the praise with characteristic modesty."
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noun Behavior or dress that avoids drawing sexual attention.
"The school's uniform policy was designed with modesty in mind."
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modesty in a sentence
- He accepted the praise with characteristic modesty.
- The school's uniform policy was designed with modesty in mind.
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What is "modesty" in Latin?
"modesty" in Latin is modestia, pudor. modesty means: The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.
How do you use "modesty" in a sentence?
Example: "He accepted the praise with characteristic modesty." In Latin, "modesty" is modestia, pudor.
Are there other ways to say "modesty" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "modesty": modestia, pudor.
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