modesty
എളിമ
definition
noun
with typical modesty he insisted on sharing the credit with others
the quality or state of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities.
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Many Asian cultural traditions place emphasis on propriety and the observance of strict moral and social conduct, thus 'modesty' and restrained sexuality are valued.
the 'modesty' of his political aspirations
It's not false 'modesty' , but the viewing nation has had three solid months of me and now they need a break.
He had shown no false 'modesty' about his ability to avoid the gardener.
This reaction should not be interpreted as false 'modesty' , however.
‘You have to forget your humanity, your learned pity and false 'modesty' ,’ he's told.
False 'modesty' is worse - far worse - than false pride.
I felt it would be a service to those families to provide guidelines regarding 'modesty' and propriety so that such a technique could be done in the most respectful way possible.
‘Since Father is unavailable that would be acceptable,’ she ducked her head in a gesture the steward took as maidenly 'modesty' , but actually was meant to hide her smile.
At the cathedral, Paul and his wife Jenny lived in relative 'modesty' in a part of what was originally built as the bishop's palace.
Girls and women were shy and had a sense of 'modesty' and propriety.
This may be false 'modesty' or perhaps just a simple human failing.
The fact that he was in a national political debate, where it's all about false 'modesty' and self-aggrandizement, made his acknowledgement all the more remarkable.
The veil symbolizes the idea of 'modesty' and conveys the lesson that however attractive physical appearances may be, the soul and character are paramount.
He is intelligent, engaging and nimbly treads the line between humility and false 'modesty' .
with typical 'modesty' he insisted on sharing the credit with others
Raven felt the heat rise again within her, and the blush that crept to her cheeks this time had nothing to do with maidenly 'modesty' .
She had been a rare beauty; there was no point in false 'modesty' .
with typical 'modesty' he insisted on sharing the credit with others
I'm just trying to get through the day, and that's not just false 'modesty' .
One answer, of course, is 'modesty' both in dress and manner, long the approach of Orthodox Jewish women and now enjoying something of a culture vogue in the U.S.
‘Welcome,’ the empress said to them, her voice holding false 'modesty' .
They made a decision to take action but, despite the bravery of their actions, they all had a very quiet, unassuming 'modesty' .
Is it some kind of attempt at demureness and 'modesty' ?
Her desire is rebellious and demonstrates a strong will hidden beyond a demure and feminine 'modesty' .
Yet whenever I hear someone stand up in public with a poem or short story in their hand which they then preface with a lengthy disclaimer about its imperfections, I cannot help sniffing false 'modesty' .
I thought that the false 'modesty' would stop at university, especially Oxford; after all, we're all good enough to be here, otherwise we wouldn't have been admitted.
It is not false 'modesty' ; he just does not know how good he is sometimes.
They have to leave her shoulders bare but at least her 'modesty' is in tact.
'modesty' forbade her to undress in front of so many people
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