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modesty
(encz) | modesty,cudnost Pavel Machek |
modesty
(encz) | modesty,nenáročnost n: Zdeněk Brož |
modesty
(encz) | modesty,skromnost n: |
Modesty
(gcide) | 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.
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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.
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Her blush is guiltiness, not modesty. --Shak.
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Modesty piece, a narrow piece of lace worn by women over
the bosom. [Obs.] --Addison.
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Syn: Bashfulness; humility; diffidence; shyness. See
Bashfulness, and Humility.
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modesty
(wn) | modesty
n 1: freedom from vanity or conceit [syn: modesty,
modestness] [ant: immodesty]
2: formality and propriety of manner [syn: modesty, reserve] |
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immodesty
(encz) | immodesty,necudnost n: Zdeněk Brožimmodesty,nemravnost n: Zdeněk Brožimmodesty,neslušnost n: Zdeněk Brož |
modesty
(encz) | modesty,cudnost Pavel Machekmodesty,nenáročnost n: Zdeněk Brožmodesty,skromnost n: |
with modesty
(encz) | with modesty, adv: |
without modesty
(encz) | without modesty, adv: |
Immodesty
(gcide) | Immodesty \Im*mod"es*ty\, n. [L. immodestia: cf. F. immodestie.]
Lack of modesty, delicacy, or decent reserve; indecency. "A
piece of immodesty." --Pope.
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Modesty piece
(gcide) | 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.
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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.
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Her blush is guiltiness, not modesty. --Shak.
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Modesty piece, a narrow piece of lace worn by women over
the bosom. [Obs.] --Addison.
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Syn: Bashfulness; humility; diffidence; shyness. See
Bashfulness, and Humility.
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immodesty
(wn) | immodesty
n 1: the trait of being vain and conceited [ant: modestness,
modesty]
2: the perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your
own genitals [syn: exhibitionism, immodesty] |
modesty
(wn) | modesty
n 1: freedom from vanity or conceit [syn: modesty,
modestness] [ant: immodesty]
2: formality and propriety of manner [syn: modesty, reserve] |
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