ETYM Latin modestia: cf. French modestie. Related to Modest.
1. Formality and propriety of manner; SYN. reserve.
2. Freedom from vanity or conceit.
1. Modestie.
2. Effacement.
1. Humilité.
2. Retenue.
3. Décence.
1. Retenue.
2. Délicatesse.