Modesty
From the English word for the quality of being modest or reserved, derived from Latin modestus meaning "moderate".
Meaning and origin
Modesty is a virtue name derived from the English word, which itself comes from Latin modestus.
How to pronounce Modesty
| English (US) | muh-DES-tee /məˈdɛsti/ |
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