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Noun (2 meanings)

1. freedom from vanity or conceit.

modesty, modestness

modesty is the opposite of:
  • immodesty (noun) - the trait of being vain and conceited
modesty is a type of:
  • decency (noun) - the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
types of modesty:
Attribute:
  • immodest (adjective) - offending against sexual mores in conduct or appearance
  • modest (adjective) - not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
modesty is derivationally related to:
  • modest (adjective) - not offensive to sexual mores in conduct or appearance
  • modest (adjective) - marked by simplicity

2. formality and propriety of manner.

modesty, reserve

modesty is a type of:
types of modesty:
  • demureness (noun) - the trait of behaving with reserve and decorum