Modesty word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "modesty" word

[noun] formality and propriety of manner
[noun] freedom from vanity or conceit

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\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}.

Synonyms for modesty

reserve

Antonyms: immodesty

Related terms: compunction, delicacy, distance, faltering, hesitancy, homeliness, iciness, innocuousness, pause, protest, pudency, pudicity, qualm, restraint, retirement, self-devotion, self-neglect, self-neglectfulness, selflessness, stickling, tolerableness, unselfishness

The fun area, different aproach to word »modesty«

Let's analyse "modesty" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Two vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YTSEDOM. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -- --- -.. . ... - -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: modesty: 6 + 5 = 11, reduced: 11 (or 9 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: modesty: 4 + 6 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 7 = 29, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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