Immodesty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Immodesty is a noun meaning The state of being immodest; a lack of modesty.
Meaning
The state of being immodest; a lack of modesty.
More Meanings
- (euphemistic) The genitals, privates.
Example Sentences
No sooner were we seated in this place, but two Girls about twelve years old enter'd at the same Gate whereat we came in; they were all naked, (as, I said above, the Women generally go) saving that they had a very small blew cloth wrap'd about their immodesties [translating vergogne], and their Arms, Ears, and Necks, were full of ornaments of Gold and very rich Jewels.
Word Forms
- immodesties
Synonyms for immodesty
Depending on context, synonyms include exhibitionism.
Antonyms for immodesty
Common opposites include modesty.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include exhibitionism, immoderacy, immoderateness, impudicity, modesty, immoderancy.
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