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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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   not large but sufficient in size or amount. “a modest salary”. “ modest inflation”. synonyms: small. moderate. being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme. adjective. limited in size or scope. “a newspaper with a modest circulation”.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMODEST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · not forward; shy or reserved. modest behavior. 3. behaving, dressing, speaking, etc. in a way that is considered proper or decorous; decent. 4. moderate or reasonable; not extreme. a modest request. 5. quiet and humble in appearance, style, etc.; not pretentious.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMODEST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˈmɒdɪst / us. modest adjective (NOT LARGE) 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) If you are modest, you do not talk in a proud way about your skills or successes: He's very modest about his achievements.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › MODESTModest - definition of modest by The Free Dictionary

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   1. having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc. 2. free from ostentation: a modest house. 3. having or showing regard for the decencies of behavior, speech, dress, etc. 4. limited or moderate in amount, extent, etc.

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › modestModest Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   MODEST meaning: 1 : not very large in size or amount; 2 : not too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities not showing or feeling great or excessive pride.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanmodest adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   modest. adjective. /ˈmɑdəst/ (approving) not talking much about your own abilities or possessions She's very modest about her success. You're too modest! opposite immodest. Take your English to the next level. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMODEST | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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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)