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modéstia

[mo-DÉS-tya]
nounfemininepl: modéstias
modesty
1. The quality of being humble and not boastful about one's achievements or abilities
She spoke about her success with modesty.
Ela falou sobre seu sucesso com modéstia.
2. Propriety and decorum in dress, behavior, or appearance, especially in matters of sexuality
The dress code requires modesty.
O código de vestuário exige modéstia.
3. Lack of pretentiousness; simplicity and restraint
The modesty of their home belied their wealth.
A modéstia de sua casa contradisse sua riqueza.
Synonyms
humildadesimplicidaderecatocircunspecçãodiscrição
Antonyms
arrogânciasoberbapresunçãovaidadeprepotência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modéstia
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
modéstia
Standard usage; may emphasize restraint and decorum more

Related Idioms & Phrases

com toda a modéstia (with all due modesty)
sem falsa modéstia (without false modesty)
de forma modesta (in a modest manner)
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