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- DictionaryMod·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"
- 2. (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small: "drink modest amounts of alcohol"
1. a. : placing a moderate estimate on one's abilities or worth. b. : neither bold nor self-assertive : tending toward diffidence. 2. : arising from or characteristic of a modest nature. 3. : observing the proprieties of dress and behavior : decent. 4. a. : limited in size, amount, or scope. a family of modest means. b. : unpretentious.
MODEST definition: 1. not large in size or amount, or not expensive: 2. not usually talking about or making obvious…. Learn more.
Modest definition: having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.. See examples of MODEST used in a sentence.
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”.
Definition of modest adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
MODEST definition: 1. not large in size or amount, or not expensive: 2. If you are modest, you do not talk in a proud…. Learn more.
3 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.