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благопристо́йность — meaning in English

blagopristoynost

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English meaning

  • decorum noun Polite, appropriate behaviour expected in a particular social setting.
  • modesty noun The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.
  • propriety noun Correct or socially acceptable behaviour; good manners and decorum.

Senses

благопристо́йность is used for these senses in English:

  • decorum (uncountable) Appropriate social behavior.
  • modesty Moderate behaviour; reserve.
  • propriety (often, in the plural) Correctness in behaviour and morals; good manners, seemliness. [from 18th c.]

modesty — full definition

  1. noun The quality of not boasting about one's abilities or achievements; humility.
  2. noun Behavior or dress that avoids drawing sexual attention.

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