modest
having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
free from ostentation or showy extravagance: a modest house.
having or showing regard for the decencies of behavior, speech, dress, etc.; decent: a modest neckline on a dress.
limited or moderate in amount, extent, etc.: a modest increase in salary.
Origin of modest
1synonym study For modest
Other words for modest
Opposites for modest
Other words from modest
- mod·est·ly, adverb
- hy·per·mod·est, adjective
- hy·per·mod·est·ness, noun
- o·ver·mod·est, adjective
- pseu·do·mod·est, adjective
- qua·si-mod·est, adjective
- su·per·mod·est, adjective
- un·mod·est, adjective
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How to use modest in a sentence
Like many others 'clothed with a little brief authority' he was not overmodest in showing his importance.
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British Dictionary definitions for modest
/ (ˈmɒdɪst) /
having or expressing a humble opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments or abilities
reserved or shy: modest behaviour
not ostentatious or pretentious
not extreme or excessive; moderate
decorous or decent
Origin of modest
1Derived forms of modest
- modestly, adverb
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