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Definition of modest - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
moderatenot extreme or excessive
- He made a modest income from his job.
2.
simple unpretentiousnot elaborate or luxurious
- They live in a modest house in the countryside..
3.
humblenot bragging about achievements or abilities
- She is modest about her success.
4.
decencyRare avoiding attracting sexual attentionRare
- She wore a modest dress to the event.
Expressions with modest
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describing a small or reasonable price
The book is available for the modest sum of $5.
having little money or few resources
They are of modest means but always generous.
having only a small amount of money or resources
She supported her family on modest means.
satirical suggestion meant to criticize or mock
His speech included a modest proposal to solve the issue by banning all cars.
Origin of modest
Latin, modestus (moderate)
Terms with modest included in their meaning
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beginnings
humble or modest start to something
modest
humble and unpretentious
playful shyness
shy or modest in a playful way
event
experience that makes someone feel less proud or more modest
modesty
quality of being reserved or having a modest demeanor
business
owner of a modest-sized business
modest desires
expresses that someone has simple or few desires
self-promotion
act of making a modest but boastful statement
humility
in a humble or modest manner
modest
not proud or arrogant, showing modesty
modesty
the practice of modest dressing in Islamic culture
modest start
modest or low starting point
family background
being born into a poor or modest family
modest
act in a modest manner
belief
modest personal belief or judgment
sociology
simple or modest beginning
socioeconomic
childhood in modest conditions
modest behavior
in a modest, respectful, or unpretentious way
modesty
having a modest personal impact
modest start
having started from simple or lowly conditions
attitude
become more humble or modest
personality
modest and not seeking attention
communication
used to admit self-praise while trying to sound modest
modest success
be successful but not fully established
Examples of modest in a sentence
Her modest proposal was well-received by the committee. Their wedding was a modest affair. He wore a modest outfit to the event. Despite her fame, he remains modest. His modest demeanor impressed the interviewers. Her modest attire was appreciated by the conservative audience.
He chose a modest outfit for the formal gathering.
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- French:modeste, humble, ...
- German:bescheiden, einfach, ...
- Italian:modesto, semplice, ...
- Spanish:modesto, sencillo, ...
- Portuguese:modesto, modesta, ...
- Chinese:适度的, 简朴的, ...
- Japanese:控えめな, 質素な, ...
- Arabic:معتدل, بَسيط, ...
- Hebrew:צָנוּעַ, עָנָו, ...
- Russian:скромный, простой, ...
- Ukrainian:скромний, простий, ...
- Hindi:मध्यम, साधारण, ...
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