MODESTY Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

modesty

noun

ˈmä-də-stē

Definition of modesty

as in meekness

the absence of any feelings of being better than others his natural modesty makes him reluctant to run for public office

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as in purity

the quality or state of being morally pure in this day and age, that's very becoming modesty in a teenager

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Recent Examples of modesty Although bikini-esque garments stretch back to Roman times, the 20th century began with a period of great modesty and puritanism. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Their designs integrate modesty as a core aesthetic principle rather than a constraint, resulting in garments that feel intentional and elegant. — Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026 In granting the President this unbridled authority, the Court upends its precedent, misconstrues our history, and sheds any pretense of judicial modesty. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 29 June 2026 Nearly half a century later, the Santa Monica, California, firm is still at it, producing unpretentious contemporary homes that place a premium on community, sustainability and modesty. — Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for modesty

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Noun

And Jesus' answer is one takes it through meekness, peacemaking, humility, love, etc.

— Jason DeRose, NPR, 26 May 2026
Such meekness is understandable from him.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026

Definition of meekness

Noun

Law enforcement later searched two locations in connection with the investigation into Hidrogo including a storage facility in Fort Worth where officers found 244 kilograms of meth with a purity level of 100 percent and more firearms.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
In Christianity, doves are associated with the Holy Spirit and symbolize purity and faith.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of purity

Noun

Those experiences appear to have reinforced the importance of humility inside the squad, even as outside expectations continue to grow.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Pls take manhood seriously, approach it with care, responsibility, character, dignity, humility and make room for laughter.

— Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Definition of humility

Noun

Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and his attorneys have not commented on his guilt or innocence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Glazer reminded him of the presumption of innocence and told him not to discuss what happened during his arrest, only to speak privately with his attorney.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Definition of innocence

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