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modesty
[ mod-uh-stee ]
/ ˈmɒd ə sti /
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noun, plural mod·es·ties.
the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
simplicity; moderation.
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British Dictionary definitions for modesty
modesty
/ (ˈmɒdɪstɪ) /
noun plural -ties
the quality or condition of being modest
(modifier) designed to prevent inadvertent exposure of part of the bodya modesty flap
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