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Modesty means the act of showing reserve in behavior or clothes. (noun)

An example of modesty is when you are a great violin player and you simply say "I enjoy playing" when someone asks you if you are any good or not.
An example of modesty is when you wear a shirt over your bathing suit because you don't want to show off too much of your body.

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See modesty in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the quality or state of being modest; specif.,

unassuming or humble behavior
lack of excesses or pretensions; moderation
decency; decorum

See modesty in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(mŏdˈĭ-stē)

noun

The state or quality of being modest.
Reserve or propriety in speech, dress, or behavior.
Lack of pretentiousness; simplicity.

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