Modesty meaning and example sentences

Learning Modesty in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Modesty: Mütevazılık, alçakgönüllülük

Example sentences

  • Despite his immense wealth and influence, the industrialist was admired for his personal modesty and simplicity.
  • Despite his immense wealth and influence, the industrialist was admired for his personal modesty and simplicity. (Deasa zenginliğine ve etkisine rağmen sanayici, kişisel mütevazılığı ve sadeliği nedeniyle takdir ediliyordu.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Modesty when the meaning is "Mütevazılık, alçakgönüllülük".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Modesty with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.