Modest Fashion

4 words in this vocabulary list

adjective describing someone or something as timid, shy, or quiet, like a mouse

  • The librarian had a mousy appearance with her glasses and tightly pulled back hair.
  • She always wore mousy colors like beige and gray.
  • He's a bit mousy, always avoiding confrontation.
  • Her mousy personality didn't stand out in a crowd.

noun a title or term used to refer to a female member of a royal family or a female ruler in Arabic-speaking countries

  • The queen wore a beautiful al-amira during the royal ceremony.
  • I bought a new al-amira for my friend's wedding.
  • Check out this cool al-amira I found at the mall!
  • Her leadership style was like an al-amira, commanding respect and admiration.

noun a proper noun referring to a person's name

  • Shayla is a highly skilled professional in her field.
  • I'm meeting up with Shayla later for coffee.
  • Shayla is so chill, she's always down for anything.
  • Shayla's creativity knows no bounds, she's like a wizard with design.

noun a type of swimsuit designed for Muslim women that covers the whole body except the face, hands, and feet

  • The woman wore a burqini to the public swimming pool in order to adhere to her religious beliefs.
  • I saw a group of friends wearing burqinis and enjoying themselves at the beach.
  • I need to get myself a burqini before our next beach trip.
  • The burqini acted as a shield against the harsh sun rays during her day at the beach.