Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The quality or state of being modest; that lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate of one's own worth and importance; absence of self-assertion, arrogance, and presumption; humility respecting one's own merit. 2. (n.) Natural delicacy or shame regarding personal charms and the sexual relation; purity of thought and manners; due regard for propriety in speech or action.

Multi-Version Concordance Modesty (4 Occurrences) 1 Corinthians 12:23 Those parts of the body which we think to be less honorable, on those we bestow more abundant honor; and our unpresentable parts have more abundant propriety; (See RSV NIV) 1 Timothy 2:9 In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; (WEB WEY DBY WBS YLT) 1 Timothy 2:15 but she will be saved through her childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and sanctification with sobriety. (See RSV) 1 Timothy 5:2 the elder women too as mothers, and the younger women as sisters, with perfect modesty. (WEY)