what is modesty mean
modesty (ËmÉdÉªstÉª) n, pl -ties 1. the quality or condition of being modest 2. (Clothing & Fashion) (modifier) designed to prevent inadvertent exposure of part of the body: a modesty flap. modâ¢esâ¢ty (ËmÉd É sti) n. 1. regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc. 2. lack of vanity.