Not given to boasting Crossword Clue
While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Not given to boasting crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on September 16 2023 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Not given to boasting has a total of 6 letters.
| Rank | Answer | Clue | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99% | MODEST | Not given to boasting | Wall Street Journal |
Definition
| • | Restraining within due limits of propriety; not forward, bold, boastful, or presumptious; rather retiring than pushing one's self forward; not obstructive; as, a modest youth; a modest man. |
| • | Observing the proprieties of the sex; not unwomanly in act or bearing; free from undue familiarity, indecency, or lewdness; decent in speech and demeanor; -- said of a woman. |
| • | Evincing modestly in the actor, author, or speaker; not showing presumption; not excessive or extreme; moderate; as, a modest request; modest joy. |
Recent Usage in Crossword Puzzles:
- Wall Street Journal: Sep 16, 2023
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