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modesty
[ mod-uh-stee ]
noun
- the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
- simplicity; moderation.
modesty
/ ˈɒɪɪ /
noun
- the quality or condition of being modest
- modifier designed to prevent inadvertent exposure of part of the body
a modesty flap
Other Word Forms
- v·ǻIJ· noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
"You can hide your modesty with your cross," he quipped.
The hosts of "Girls Gone Bible" frequently speak about "staying pure," telling their followers that sex before marriage "ruins lives" and that "modesty is very important" if women wish to avoid appearing "promiscuous."
Many Muslim girls and women wear the hijab, an Islamic head covering, as a symbol of modesty.
At Vanity Fair's Oscars afterparty, Julia Fox wore a mesh dress with only long wavy hair to cover some of her modesty.
The relative modesty of broadcast television series doesn’t preclude inventiveness, and the popularity of those shows on streaming services speaks to their appeal.
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