Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Modesty (modesties)
modesty (modesties), n. [see modest, adj.]
- Confined, not showy or attention minded due to an imprisonment.
- Timid, not bold or showy, unobtrusive through inexperience allied with bashfulness and diffidence.
- Having an attitude of self-importance although not showy or an attention getter.
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