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Immodestly - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Immodestly means behaving or dressing in a way that draws excessive attention to oneself, often lacking humility or propriety. It suggests a bold or boastful manner contrary to social norms.

immodestly

/ɪˈmɑdəstli/ /ɪˈmɒdɪstli/

Definition:

Lacking humility or modesty, often in an offensive or boastful manner.

Synonyms:

boastfully, arrogantly, pretentiously, ostentatiously

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

modestly, humbly, unassumingly

Common Collocations:

behave immodestly, speak immodestly, dress immodestly

Derivatives:

immodest, immodesty

Usage Tips:

Use "immodestly" to describe actions or speech that show excessive pride or lack of modesty.

Common Phrases:

brag immodestly, flaunt immodestly, act immodestly

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "immodestus," meaning "not moderate" or "excessive."

Examples:

  • 1. She laughed immodestly at her own joke.
  • 2. He spoke immodestly about his achievements.
  • 3. They dressed immodestly for the formal event.
  • 4. She boasted immodestly about her wealth.

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