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   Mod·est

   /ˈmädəst/

   

   adjective

   • 1. unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements: "he was a very modest man, refusing to take any credit for the enterprise" Similar self-effacingself-deprecatinghumbleunpretentiousunassumingunpresumingunostentatiouslow-keyfree from vanitykeeping one's light under a bushelshybashfulself-consciousdiffidenttimidreservedretiringmedia-shyreticentquietcoyembarrassedshamefacedblushingfearfulmeekdocilemildapologeticmimOpposite boastfulconceited
   • 2. (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small: "drink modest amounts of alcohol" Similar moderatefairtolerablepassableadequatesatisfactoryacceptableunexceptionalsmalllightlimitedscantyskimpyfrugalmeagersparseOpposite greatrunaway
   • ▪ (of a place in which one lives, eats, or stays) not excessively large, elaborate, or expensive: "we had bought a modest house" Similar smallordinarysimpleplainhumblehomelyinexpensivelow-costcheappoorunostentatiousunpretentiousunimposingOpposite grandgrandiose
   • 3. dressing or behaving so as to avoid impropriety or indecency, especially to avoid attracting sexual attention (typically used of a woman): "the modest women wear long-sleeved dresses and all but cover their faces"
   • ▪ (of clothing) not revealing or emphasizing the figure: "modest dress means that hemlines must be below the knee" Similar decorousdecentseemlydemuresoberseverecoyproperdiscreetdelicatechastevirtuousOpposite immodestflamboyant

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French modeste, from Latin modestus ‘keeping due measure’, related to modus ‘measure’.

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   A person is modest if he or she is very successful but does not call attention to this. Modest generally means "big enough but not huge" — like a modest house or a modest income. An ambitious person will not be satisfied with modest progress.

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   Definition of modest adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   4 days ago · having or showing a moderate opinion of one's own value, abilities, achievements, etc.; not vain or boastful; unassuming. 2. not forward; shy or reserved. modest behavior. 3. behaving, dressing, speaking, etc. in a way that is considered proper or decorous; decent. 4.

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   modest. ( ˈmɒdɪst) adj. 1. having or expressing a humble opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments or abilities. 2. reserved or shy: modest behaviour. 3. not ostentatious or pretentious. 4. not extreme or excessive; moderate. 5. decorous or decent. [C16: via Old French from Latin modestus moderate, from modus mode] ˈmodestly adv.

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   Definition of modest – Learner’s Dictionary. modest. adjective. uk / ˈmɒdɪst / us. modest adjective (NOT LARGE) Add to word list Add to word list. B2. not large in size or amount, or not expensive: a modest amount of money. Their house is quite modest in size. modest adjective (NOT PROUD)

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   Synonyms for MODEST: average, median, moderate, reasonable, typical, middle, medium, intermediate; Antonyms of MODEST: excessive, extreme, unusual, special, rare, strange, exceptional, uncommon.

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   Having or showing a moderate opinion of one's own value, abilities, achievements, etc.; not vain or boastful; unassuming. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Having or proceeding from a disinclination to call attention to oneself; retiring or diffident. A quiet, modest demeanor. American Heritage. Not forward; shy or reserved.