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Dress or behavior to avoid sexual attraction
Modesty, sometimes known as demureness, is a mode of dress and deportment which intends to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others. The word
Modesty
British comic strip
Modesty Blaise is a British comic strip featuring a fictional character of the same name, created by author Peter O'Donnell and illustrator Jim Holdaway
Modesty_Blaise
Topics referred to by the same term
Modesty Blaise is a comic strip character created by Peter O'Donnell. Modesty Blaise may also refer to: Modesty Blaise (novel), the 1965 novel by O'Donnell
Modesty Blaise (disambiguation)
Modesty_Blaise_(disambiguation)
1966 film directed by Joseph Losey
Modesty Blaise is a 1966 British spy comedy film directed by Joseph Losey and produced by Joseph Janni, based on the comic strip of the same name by Peter
Modesty_Blaise_(1966_film)
Person who enforces modest dress codes
Modesty guards or modesty patrols either request or force citizens, mostly women, to dress modestly, depending on the country and the location. The definition
Modesty_guard
2004 American action film
My Name Is Modesty is a 2004 American action film directed by Scott Spiegel. Quentin Tarantino executive produced. It was released direct-to-DVD. The
My_Name_Is_Modesty
Japanese manga series
Rock Is a Lady's Modesty (Japanese: ロックは淑女(レディ)の嗜みでして, Hepburn: Rokku wa Redi no Tashinami deshite; lit. 'Rock Is a Lady's Pursuit/Interest') is a Japanese
Rock_Is_a_Lady's_Modesty
Concept in medical treatment
Modesty in medical settings refers to the practices and equipment used to preserve patient modesty in medical examination and clinics. Prior to the invention
Modesty_in_medical_settings
Sculpture by Antonio Corradini
Modesty or Chastity (Italian: La Pudicizia) or Veiled Truth by Antonio Corradini is a sculpture completed in 1752 during the Rococo period. Raimondo di
Modesty_(Corradini_sculpture)
1965 novel by Peter O'Donnell
Modesty Blaise is an action-adventure/spy fiction novel by Peter O'Donnell first published in 1965, featuring the character Modesty Blaise, whom O'Donnell
Modesty_Blaise_(novel)
Oyster-dredging sloop built in Long Island
Modesty was an oyster sloop built in 1923 by The Wood and Chute Shipyard of Greenport, Long Island, and is now located at the Long Island Maritime Museum
Modesty_(sloop)
Concept of modesty in Islam
"bashfulness", "decency", "modesty", "shyness") is an Arabic word that means "natural or inherent, shyness and a sense of modesty". In Islamic terminology
Haya_(Islam)
Book by Peter O'Donnell
Pieces of Modesty is a short story collection by Peter O'Donnell featuring his action heroine, Modesty Blaise, first published in 1972. It was O'Donnell's
Pieces_of_Modesty
Insincere or strategic display of modesty
linked to the phenomenon known as humblebragging, which combines apparent modesty with subtle self-promotion. Studies suggest that humblebragging tends to
False_humility
1982 American television pilot
Modesty Blaise was a 1982 American-produced one-hour television pilot produced for the ABC Network and based upon the comic strip Modesty Blaise, created
Modesty_Blaise_(1982_film)
1999 book by Wendy Shalit
A Return to Modesty: Discovering the Lost Virtue is a 1999 non-fiction debut book by Wendy Shalit. In A Return to Modesty, Shalit claims that modern culture's
A_Return_to_Modesty
English writer
writer of mysteries and of comic strips, best known as the creator of Modesty Blaise, an action heroine/undercover trouble-shooter. He was also a gothic
Peter_O'Donnell
Addition to furniture or clothing
A modesty panel is something added to various items such as clothes or furniture for the purpose of concealment. In particular, it refers to a thin board
Modesty_panel
Spanish comics artist (1930–2024)
comics artist, best known to English-speaking audiences for his work on Modesty Blaise. He was also the co-creator of the post-apocalyptic science fiction
Enrique_Badía_Romero
Scientific and cultural information about nudity of human children
norms. Very young children, not having learned such norms, and having no modesty, may remove their clothing seeking comfort or as part of play. In contemporary
Childhood_nudity
Modesty and discretion, as well as a group of Jewish laws pertaining to conduct
seni‘ut, Ashkenazi: tznius; "modesty" or "privacy"; Yiddish: באשיידנקייט basheydnkeyt) describes the character trait of modesty and discretion, as well as
Tzniut
State of humans wearing no clothing
South Africa, and 90,000—100,000 years ago in Israel and Algeria. While modesty is a factor, often overlooked purposes for body coverings are camouflage
Nudity
Religious modesty vigilantes in Israel
tzniyut patrol, modesty squad, chastity squad) is a self-appointed vigilante gang that operates in Haredi communities to enforce modesty through violence
Mishmeret_tzniyut
American politician (born 1950)
brilliance, his being "a lawyer above all", and his "judicial philosophy and modesty and stability" during the Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation hearings
Chuck_Schumer
Species of beetle
Hybolasius modestior is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Stephan von Breuning in 1940. It is known from New Zealand
Hybolasius_modestior
Moral virtue and practice
Kindness Love Loyalty Magnanimity Magnificence Meekness Mercy Moderation Modesty Nonattachment Patience Perspicacity Philanthropy Piety Filial Pity Politeness
Integrity
State of health and well-being
Kindness Love Loyalty Magnanimity Magnificence Meekness Mercy Moderation Modesty Nonattachment Patience Perspicacity Philanthropy Piety Filial Pity Politeness
Physical_fitness
Boasting via false modesty
Humblebragging is the behavior of boasting under the pretenses of a complaint or modesty. The term was coined by comedian Harris Wittels. The term humblebrag was
Humblebrag
2007 Spanish film
Modesty (Spanish: Pudor) is a 2007 Spanish drama film directed by David Ulloa and Tristán Ulloa, based on the novel by Santiago Roncagliolo. Its cast
Modesty_(film)
many cultures because they often challenge a community's standards of modesty. These standards vary by culture and depend on the type of nudity, who
Nudity_in_film
2013–2014 incidents in the United Kingdom
2014. Retrieved 2 August 2022. Paul, Jonny (22 January 2013). "Muslim 'modesty patrol' stalking streets of London". The Jerusalem Post. Miller, Alex (22
Muslim patrol incidents in London
Muslim_patrol_incidents_in_London
27 BC–476/1453 AD state and civilization
ancient model of rhetorical training—"restraint, coolness under pressure, modesty, and good humour"—endured into the 18th century as a Western educational
Roman_Empire
Shape of the vulva in tight-fitting clothes
exposure of the pubic-area outline resulted in manufacturers adding a "modesty panel" to women's swimsuits to conceal the camel toe; this persisted through
Camel_toe
Country in Northern Europe
and allowed same-sex marriages to be performed in the Church of Denmark. Modesty and social equality are important parts of Danish culture. In a 2016 study
Denmark
Country in South America
began. The architecture of this period is characterized by its discreet modesty, with the exception of some cities. The renunciation of most of the decorative
Venezuela
Christian youth organization
online membership-based workshop for young Christian aspiring writers. The Modesty Survey was an anonymous survey aimed at Christian teenagers, gathering
The_Rebelution
Italian actress and model (born 1964)
Bellucci is "completely relaxed with her image and with her own sense of modesty as well"; Blier compared her to Ava Gardner and "the stars of yesteryear"
Monica_Bellucci
Having a woman's torso exposed above the waist
either by statute or by custom. However, in most countries, norms of female modesty require girls and women to cover their breasts in public, and many jurisdictions
Toplessness
Decontamination of large numbers of people
clothing, dry off, and receive replacement clothing or other suitable modesty garb (i.e., makeshift clothing such as bedsheets, tablecloths, or garbage
Mass_decontamination
English actor and filmmaker (1889–1977)
I was a pantomimist and in that medium I was unique and, without false modesty, a master. — Charlie Chaplin, explaining his defiance against sound in
Charlie_Chaplin
biblical commandments and Jewish religious law regarding clothing and modesty (tzniut). Contemporary styles in the wider culture also have a bearing
Jewish_religious_clothing
Genevan philosopher (1712–1778)
the domestic sphere. Unless women were domesticated and constrained by modesty and shame, he feared "men would be tyrannized by women ... For, given the
Jean-Jacques_Rousseau
Suggested principles of politeness
formulated by Paul Grice. He lists six maxims: tact, generosity, approbation, modesty, agreement, and sympathy. The first and second form a pair, as do the third
Politeness_maxims
Species of beetle
Sybra modestior is a species of beetle in the family Cerambycidae. It was described by Breuning in 1960. BioLib.cz - Sybra modestior. Retrieved on 8 September
Sybra_modestior
English rabbi (1943–2020)
He was well known for his works on Jewish law concerning the laws of modesty and Shabbos. Falk was born in Manchester, England in 1943 to Avraham Tzvi
Pesach_Eliyahu_Falk
Country in West Asia
Saudi Arabian dress strictly follows hijab (the Islamic principle of modesty, especially in dress). The predominantly loose and flowing, but covering
Saudi_Arabia
Horse race
The Modesty Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. A Grade III race contested
Modesty_Stakes
Act of devaluing one's self-worth
excessively modest. It can be used as a way to make complaints, express modesty, invoke optimal reactions or add humour. It may also be used as a way for
Self-deprecation
Australian singer and actress (born 1968)
cutthroat industry." In June 2023, Barbara Ellen of The Guardian commented "modesty, likeability and vulnerability have aided Minogue enduring appeal", 36
Kylie_Minogue
King of Scotland from 1567 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603
you did not well ... I wish you would make use of your liberty with more modesty in time to come". As James's reign progressed, his government faced growing
James_VI_and_I
Topics referred to by the same term
Moral policing may refer to: Moral police in India Muslim patrol incidents in London Mishmeret tzniyut in Israel Islamic religious police This disambiguation
Moral_policing
Japanese aesthetic about imperfection
principles include asymmetry, roughness, simplicity, economy, austerity, modesty, intimacy, and the appreciation of natural objects and the forces of nature
Wabi-sabi
1994 film by Quentin Tarantino
evil before killing him. A killer delivers a similar biblical rant in Modesty Blaise, the hardback but pulp-style novel Vincent is shown with in two
Pulp_Fiction
Personality trait
agreeableness include trust, straightforwardness, altruism, helpfulness, modesty, and tender-mindedness. As is the case with all Big Five personality traits
Agreeableness
Clothing worn from the waist or hips
worn with slips to make the material of the skirt drape better and for modesty. In modern times, skirts are commonly worn by women and girls. Some exceptions
Skirt
Indian filmmaker (born 1997)
gesture constituted an obscene act in a public place and insulted the modesty of women present during the event; he requested registration of an FIR
Aryan_Khan
Museum in West Sayville, New York, United States
Peconic Bay. Modesty is believed to be the last large sailing shellfish dredger built anywhere along the shores of Long Island. Modesty was modeled after
Long_Island_Maritime_Museum
Quality of being humble
an "accurate opinion of oneself". This modern view includes expressing modesty appropriately, possessing clear goal orientation, openness, broad-mindedness
Humility
British comic strip character
series Modesty Blaise, as well as a series of novels based upon the strip. The character was created by Peter O'Donnell in 1963 and, alongside Modesty Blaise
Willie_Garvin
Cypriot actress
known for playing Nadia Talianos in the BBC Drama series Casualty and Modesty Blaise in three BBC radio adaptations. Alexander was born and brought up
Daphne_Alexander
2015 studio album by Before Their Eyes
Midwest Modesty is the fifth studio album from Before Their Eyes. InVogue Records released the album on December 18, 2015. The band got Craig Owens to
Midwest_Modesty
Islamic head covering for women
term which signifies, within the Islamic literature, an inner sense of modesty, bashfulness, and reserve traditionally sanctified as haya, which is reflected
Hijab
French folk heroine and saint (1412–1431)
popularly venerated as a martyr since her death: one who suffered for her modesty and purity, her country, and the strength of her convictions. Joan is also
Joan_of_Arc
French-American actress (1946–2006)
Dominican actress Maria Montez. She made her acting debut in the British film Modesty Blaise (1966), but later had a prominent career as a leading lady in Italian
Tina_Aumont
2022 crowd crush in South Korea
including TikTok. These videos were often not censored or edited for modesty or other reasons, compared to footage taken and shared by news outlets
Seoul_Halloween_crowd_crush
American aviation pioneer (1897–disappeared 1937)
crowds. Earhart received numerous awards and honors during this period. Her modesty and charisma further endeared her to the American public, and her fame
Amelia_Earhart
Attitudes and behaviors towards sex in ancient Rome
norms that affected public, private, and military life. Pudor, "shame, modesty", was a regulating factor in behavior, as were legal strictures on certain
Sexuality_in_ancient_Rome
Island country in the Pacific Ocean
to the image of New Zealanders as rugged, industrious problem solvers. Modesty was expected and enforced through the "tall poppy syndrome", where high
New_Zealand
1969 novel by Peter O'Donnell
Peter O'Donnell which was first published in 1969, featuring the character Modesty Blaise which O'Donnell had created for a comic strip several years earlier
A Taste for Death (O'Donnell novel)
A_Taste_for_Death_(O'Donnell_novel)
1749 novel by Henry Fielding
can array her, bedecked with beauty, youth, sprightliness, innocence, modesty and tenderness, breathing sweetness from her rosy lips and darting brightness
The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling
The_History_of_Tom_Jones,_a_Foundling
Self-propulsion of a person through water
competitive swimming or educational swimming contexts for reasons of comfort, modesty, and swimming functionality. Competitive swimwear is built so that the
Swimming
Topics referred to by the same term
the free dictionary. Modest is an adjective describing the quality of Modesty and may refer to: A number of saints; see Saint Modest (disambiguation)
Modest
American actress and former model
Rendezvous (1977) and Ravagers (1979). She portrayed comic strip heroine Modesty Blaise in a 1982 TV pilot. Her other movie roles included Portrait of a
Ann_Turkel
Haredi Jewish neighbourhood in Jerusalem
has a religious cultural center in the neighborhood.[citation needed] "Modesty" posters in Hebrew and English are hung at every entrance to Mea Shearim
Mea_Shearim
Aspect of women's cultural history
cleavage and clothes that accentuate or flaunt cleavage. From the absolute modesty of the 16th century, to the Merveilleuses Directoire dresses with their
History_of_cleavage
Israeli transport company
Mehadrin bus lines (Hebrew: קו מהדרין) were a type of bus line in Israel that mostly ran in and/or between major Haredi population centers and in which
Mehadrin_bus_lines
1813 novel by Jane Austen
New York Times by writer Shirley Jackson, who said it was written with "modesty, affection and becoming sensibility." Bridget Jones's Diary is a 1996 novel
Pride_and_Prejudice
Nudity in American public indoor pools
was rare in girls' swim classes because of the social norms of female modesty. Prepubescent boys might swim nude in the presence of female staff, family
Nude swimming in US indoor pools
Nude_swimming_in_US_indoor_pools
1966 novel by Peter O'Donnell
action-adventure novel by English writer Peter O'Donnell, featuring the character Modesty Blaise which O'Donnell had created for the comic strip of the title. It
Sabre-Tooth
English novelist (1775–1817)
representation of life as may excite mirth". Her humour comes from her modesty and lack of superiority, allowing her most successful characters, such
Jane_Austen
subject to a variety of cultural norms and taboos, based on concepts of modesty.[citation needed] The views, customs and fashions relating to the midriff
Cultural views on the midriff and navel
Cultural_views_on_the_midriff_and_navel
Indian actor (born 1950)
gravity-defying stunts and charismatic expressions, all while attempting to maintain modesty in real life. Almost every Rajinikanth film has punchlines delivered by
Rajinikanth
was known for his film roles in Billy Budd (1962), The Collector (1965), Modesty Blaise (1966), Superman (1978), Superman II (1980), The Adventures of Priscilla
List of Terence Stamp performances
List_of_Terence_Stamp_performances
1976 Italian film
A Common Sense of Modesty (Italian: Il comune senso del pudore) is a 1976 Italian anthology comedy film directed by Alberto Sordi and starring Sordi,
A_Common_Sense_of_Modesty
American actress and producer (born 1990)
ideal role model, stating that "there's no sanctimony or pretense of false modesty in the way Lawrence plays her." With box office earnings of $865 million
Jennifer_Lawrence
Swimsuit
designed to maximize hydrodynamics, rather than address issues of modesty. In addition to modesty, full-body swimsuits offer protection from the sun, and in
Burkini
English actor (1938–2025)
Film Festival Award for Best Actor. He went on to appear in films such as Modesty Blaise (1966), Far from the Madding Crowd (1967), Poor Cow (1967), Teorema
Terence_Stamp
Abrahamic monotheistic religion
Old Order Anabaptist and Conservative Anabaptist women, for modesty, wear cape dresses and head coverings, the latter of which is taught as a church ordinance
Christianity
1976 studio album by Carly Simon
Brackman 3:53 3. "Darkness 'Til Dawn" Simon Brackman 3:18 4. "Dishonest Modesty" Simon Zach Wiesner 3:06 5. "Libby" Simon 4:42 6. "Be with Me" Simon Wiesner
Another_Passenger
Garment worn by some Muslim women
Quranic verses such as 24:31 and 33:59 are interpreted as encouraging modesty and security for women, and most scholars agree that full-face covering
Burqa
Penal code of the Republic of India
the provisions of the IPC on rape, voyeurism, stalking and insulting the modesty of a woman. It increases the threshold for the victim to be classified
Bharatiya_Nyaya_Sanhita,_2023
Item, often a small garment, that covers its user's genitals
social intentions, including the wearer's practice of sincere or enforced modesty, legal and/or customary restrictions within the context of intentional
Cache-sexe
pornography are based on the broader views of religions on topics such as modesty, dignity, and sexuality. Different religious groups view pornography and
Religious views on pornography
Religious_views_on_pornography
People who are known for going barefoot
and clothing Nakedness and colonialism Childhood nudity Sex segregation Modesty Nudity in religion Awrah Breastfeeding in public Public bathing Sauna Finnish
List_of_barefooters
Fictional character
alabaster, her bosom marble, her hands ivory, her fairness snow, and what modesty conceals from sight such, I think and imagine, as rational reflection can
Dulcinea_del_Toboso
nakedness itself. In practice, Judaism developed detailed norms around body modesty (Tzniut), though these vary considerably between movements and communities
Nudity_in_religion
Swedish actress (1915–1982)
Gabler, she received a ticket for wearing a too-revealing bikini by the modesty standards of conservative Portugal. After almost two decades of marriage
Ingrid_Bergman
Prostrating oneself during salah
only to men, and that women are encouraged to tuck their elbows in out of modesty. Sujud (prostration) is one of the main pillars of daily prayer (salah)
Sujud
American football player (born 2007)
August 19, 2026. "Malachi Toney, donning new No. 1, focused on improvement, modesty entering sophomore year". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved August 19, 2026. "Toney
Malachi_Toney
Association football tournament in Qatar
the country still advised LGBT attendees to comply with the country's modesty and avoid public displays of affection. Hassan Abdulla al-Thawadi, chief
2022_FIFA_World_Cup
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English name derived from the vocabulary word, from Middle French modestie, from Latin modestus, MODESTY means "moderate, sober."
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