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[mod-uh-stee] 
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–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. |
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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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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.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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