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- [ih-mod-ist]
- /ɪˈmɒd ɪst/
- /ɪˈmɒdɪstlɪ/
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- [ih-mod-ist]
- /ɪˈmɒd ɪst/
Definitions of immodestly word
- adjective immodestly not modest in conduct, utterance, etc.; indecent; shameless. 1
- adjective immodestly not modest in assertion or pretension; forward; impudent. 1
- noun immodestly In an immodest manner. 1
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Origin of immodestly
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1560-70, immodest is from the Latin word immodestus unrestrained, immoderate. See im-2, modest
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Parts of speech for Immodestly
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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immodestly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
immodestly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for immodestly
adv immodestly
- openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
- boldly — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- unabashedly — not ashamed, disconcerted, or apologetic; boldly certain of one's position.
- unashamedly — not ashamed; not restrained by embarrassment or consciousness of moral guilt: a liar unashamed even after public disgrace.
- audaciously — extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless: an audacious explorer.
adverb immodestly
- boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
- arrogantly — making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud: an arrogant public official.
- conceitedly — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
- ostentatiously — characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
- pretentiously — characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter.
Antonyms for immodestly
adverb immodestly
- modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
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