characteristic modesty

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Refers to a quality of modesty that is typical for a particular person.

modestyADJECTIVE + NOUN

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characteristic

Examples (10)

  • She accepted their congratulations with characteristic modesty.
  • He displayed characteristic modesty when receiving the award.
  • Her characteristic modesty always made her uncomfortable with praise.
  • Despite his achievements, his characteristic modesty remained intact.
  • It was her characteristic modesty that endeared her to everyone.
  • With characteristic modesty, she deflected all compliments.
  • His characteristic modesty prevented him from boasting about his success.
  • They admired his characteristic modesty, a rare trait in such a competitive field.
  • She answered the questions about her accomplishments with characteristic modesty.
  • The CEO, known for his characteristic modesty, preferred to share credit with his team.