名词

1. 谦虚;谦逊;谦恭
Someone who shows modesty does not talk much about their abilities or achievements.

2. (地方)小;(数量等)少，有限
You can refer to the modesty of something such as a place or amount when it is fairly small.

3. （尤指女性的）端庄，庄重
If someone, especially a woman, shows modesty, they are cautious about the way they dress and behave because they are aware that other people may view them in a sexual way.

1. formality and propriety of manner

Synonym: reserve

2. freedom from vanity or conceit

Synonym: modestness