plural of modesty en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of New Latin plūrālis modestiae.
Meanings
- The use of the first-person plural instead of the first-person singular with the intent of referring to oneself more modestly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plurals of modesty | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
plural intensive · plural of excellence · royal we