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Definition of Modesty
1. Noun. Freedom from vanity or conceit.
Exact synonyms: Modestness
Generic synonyms: Decency
Specialized synonyms: Grundyism, Primness, Prudery, Prudishness
Attributes: Modest, Immodest
Derivative terms: Modest, Modest
Antonyms: Immodesty
Generic synonyms: Decency
Specialized synonyms: Grundyism, Primness, Prudery, Prudishness
Attributes: Modest, Immodest
Derivative terms: Modest, Modest
Antonyms: Immodesty
2. Noun. Formality and propriety of manner.
Exact synonyms: Reserve
Generic synonyms: Correctitude, Properness, Propriety
Specialized synonyms: Demureness
Generic synonyms: Correctitude, Properness, Propriety
Specialized synonyms: Demureness
Definition of Modesty
1. n. The quality or state of being modest; that lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate of one's own worth and importance; absence of self-assertion, arrogance, and presumption; humility respecting one's own merit.
Definition of Modesty
1. Noun. The quality of being modest; having a limited and not overly high opinion of oneself and one's abilities. ¹
2. Noun. Moderate behaviour; reserve. ¹
3. Noun. (qualifier specifically) Pudency, prudish avoidance of sexual explicitness. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Modesty
1. the quality of being modest [n -TIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Modesty
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