modestly

Meanings

• having a modest or humble appearance or behavior

  - "She wore a simple, modest dress."
  - "He was a modest man, never seeking the spotlight."

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Rhymes

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moderately , beautically , gracefully , elegantly

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Homophones

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1. modestly (en) : having a modest or humble appearance or behavior
   

2. modesty (en) : the quality or condition of having or showing modest or humble behavior
   

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Variants

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modest , modester , modestest , modestly

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Forms

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{"text"=>"Modesty is the quality or condition of having or showing modest or humble behavior.", "part_of_speech"=>"noun"}, {"text"=>"She displayed modesty in her actions and speech.", "part_of_speech"=>"adjective"}, {"text"=>"He was a modest man, who preferred simple pleasures over extravagance.", "part_of_speech"=>"adjective"}

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Etymology

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Old English modost, from mod 'mode, fashion' + -est 'highest, most'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'modesty' comes from the Latin word 'modestia', which means 'fitness, due measure, decorum'.

2. In ancient Rome, women were expected to cover their heads in public as a sign of modesty and respect for their husbands or fathers.

3. In medieval Europe, women were often portrayed in art and literature as being modest and chaste, with their bodies covered from head to toe in heavy, flowing garments.

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Related Concepts

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1. Humility: Humility is the quality or condition of having or showing humility or meekness. Humility is often considered a virtue, especially in spiritual and religious contexts.

2. Self-effacement: Self-effacement is the quality or condition of downplaying or denying one's own achievements, abilities, or worth. Self-effacement is often seen as a desirable trait, especially in social and interpersonal contexts.

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Quotes

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1. … these remnants he lacked the will to discard, depressed him, deepening the low fever of depression in which even as "modest" a task as removing a blue doorknob loomed like a mountain almost impossible to climb.

   - John Updike,{it}Harper's{/it},October 2004

2. You're the hero, so then you have to behave in a certain way—there is a prescription for it. You have to be "modest", you have to be forbearing, you have to be deferential, you have to be understanding.

   - Philip Roth,{it}American Pastoral{/it},1997

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Culture

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In many cultures, modesty is considered a virtue, especially for women. Modesty can be expressed through clothing, body language, and tone of voice. In literature and art, modesty can be depicted through characters or figures that are humble, self-effacing, and unassuming.

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