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Definition of Modestness
1. Noun. The property of being moderate in price or expenditures. "The modestness of the living standards here becomes obvious immediately"
Exact synonyms: Moderateness, Reasonableness
Generic synonyms: Inexpensiveness
Derivative terms: Moderate, Modest, Reasonable
Generic synonyms: Inexpensiveness
Derivative terms: Moderate, Modest, Reasonable
2. Noun. Freedom from vanity or conceit.
Exact synonyms: Modesty
Generic synonyms: Decency
Specialized synonyms: Grundyism, Primness, Prudery, Prudishness
Attributes: Modest, Immodest
Derivative terms: Modest, Modest
Antonyms: Immodesty
Generic synonyms: Decency
Specialized synonyms: Grundyism, Primness, Prudery, Prudishness
Attributes: Modest, Immodest
Derivative terms: Modest, Modest
Antonyms: Immodesty
Lexicographical Neighbors of Modestness
Literary usage of Modestness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland by John Knox, William M'Gavin (1841)
"... I answer, that where he says, I am too rash, I wish his modestness in this
same such as becomes a sincere Christian, like as be is reckoned to be. ..."
2. The Collected Writings of Edward Irving by Edward Irving (1865)
"... but in this or that skilful accomplishment; not in the body to enjoy, but in
the colour or fashion of its raiment, or the modestness of its manners. ..."
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