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mod·es·ty

[mod-uh-stee] Pronunciation Key

–noun, plural -ties.

1.	the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.

2.	regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

3.	simplicity; moderation.

[Origin: 1525–35; < L modestia. See modest, -y³

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mod·es·ty (mŏd'ĭ-stē) Pronunciation Key
n.

The state or quality of being modest.
Reserve or propriety in speech, dress, or behavior.
Lack of pretentiousness; simplicity.

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modesty

1531, "freedom from exaggeration, self-control," from M.Fr. modestie, from L. modestia "moderation," from modestus "moderate, keeping measure, sober," from modus "measure, manner" (see mode (1)). Meaning "having a moderate opinion of oneself" is from 1553. Modest (adj.) is first recorded 1565.

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modesty
noun
1.	freedom from vanity or conceit [ant: immodesty]
2.	formality and propriety of manner

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Modesty

Mod"es*ty\, n. [L. modestia: cf. F. modestie. See Modest.]

1. 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.

2. Natural delicacy or shame regarding personal charms and the sexual relation; purity of thought and manners; due regard for propriety in speech or action.

Her blush is guiltiness, not modesty. --Shak.

Modesty piece, a narrow piece of lace worn by women over the bosom. [Obs.] --Addison.

Syn: Bashfulness; humility; diffidence; shyness. See Bashfulness, and Humility.

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