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modestia

[mɔ.ˈdɛʃ.tʃə]
nounfemininepl: modesties
modesty
1. The quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, or excessive pride
She spoke about her achievements with modesty.
Ela falava sobre suas conquistas com modestia.
2. Propriety and decorum in behavior, dress, or speech
The young woman dressed with modesty.
A jovem se vestia com modestia.
3. Humility; lack of pretentiousness
His modesty made him well-liked by everyone.
A modestia dele o tornava bem-quisto por todos.
Synonyms
humildadesimplicidadediscriçãorecatopudor
Antonyms
arrogânciasoberbavaidadepresunçãoaltivez

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modestia
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
modéstia
European Portuguese spelling with accent mark

Related Idioms & Phrases

com modestia
falta de modestia
modestia à parte
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