자신의 능력이나 업적을 과시하지 않고 낮추어 말하는 태도
the quality of being unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements
예문:
"Despite winning the Nobel Prize, her modesty remained unchanged."
"He spoke of his heroic actions with such modesty that few realized the danger he had faced."
부적절하거나 외설적인 것을 피하려는 행동, 태도 또는 외양
behavior, manner, or appearance intended to avoid impropriety or indecency
예문:
"The local culture requires a certain level of modesty in dress when visiting religious sites."
"Out of modesty, she requested a private room to change her clothes."
양, 비율, 수준 등이 비교적 온건하거나 제한적이거나 적은 상태
the quality of being relatively moderate, limited, or small in amount, rate, or level
예문:
"The modesty of their budget meant they had to choose a simple wedding venue."
"Investors were surprised by the modesty of the company's growth targets for the next year."
깊게 파인 드레스의 가슴 부분을 가리기 위해 덧대는 레이스 등의 천
a piece of fabric, such as lace, worn to cover the cleavage in a low-cut dress
예문:
"She pinned a lace modesty into the neckline of her evening gown."
"The vintage dress featured a silk modesty to maintain a formal appearance."