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   modest

   /ˈmɒdɪst/

   adjective

   • 1. unassuming 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 moderatefairtolerablepassableadequatesatisfactoryacceptableunexceptionalsmalllightlimitedscantyskimpyfrugalmeagresparseOpposite greatrunaway
   • ▪ not large, elaborate, or expensive: "a modest flat in Fulham" 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 a person's body: "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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMODEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MODEST definition: 1. not large in size or amount, or not expensive: 2. not usually talking about or making obvious…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of MODEST is placing a moderate estimate on one's abilities or worth. How to use modest in a sentence. Modest: Ever So Humble Synonym Discussion of Modest.

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   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.

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

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   modest implies a becoming shyness, sobriety, and proper behavior: a modest, self-respecting person. demure implies a bashful, quiet simplicity, staidness, and decorum; but can also indicate an assumed or affected modesty: a demure young chorus girl. prudish suggests an exaggeratedly self-conscious modesty or propriety in behavior or ...

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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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   There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective modest, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. modest has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. finance (late 1500s) dressmaking (early 1600s)

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

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   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.

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

11. 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.