1. plural of modesty; the quality of being humble about one’s abilities or achievements
Usage: plural form
2. plural of modesty; behaviors or attitudes showing reserve about revealing one’s body
Usage: plural form

Examples

• Their modesties about their accomplishments were refreshing in a world of self-promotion.
• The different cultural modesties regarding dress codes surprised the travelers.
• False modesties can be just as annoying as outright boasting.
• The students’ modesties about their test scores seemed genuine.
• Various modesties in behavior were expected at the formal dinner.
• Her repeated modesties about her talent became tiresome to her friends.